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EU Enlargement Report: Montenegro and Albania Lead Accession Race

11/7/2025

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The European Commission's enlargement report identifies Montenegro and Albania as closest to joining the EU, with targets for 2026 and 2027.
Ukraine and Moldova aim for accession in 2028, but Ukraine's progress faces corruption-related challenges.
Serbia, Georgia, and Turkey show stalled progress, with Serbia warned about democratic backsliding.
EU officials call for reforms and political will from member states to facilitate accession, amid concerns over institutional capacity and veto powers.

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The European Commission's enlargement report identifies Montenegro and Albania as closest to joining the EU, with targets for 2026 and 2027.
Ukraine and Moldova aim for accession in 2028, but Ukraine's progress faces corruption-related challenges.
Serbia, Georgia, and Turkey show stalled progress, with Serbia warned about democratic backsliding.
EU officials call for reforms and political will from member states to facilitate accession, amid concerns over institutional capacity and veto powers.