On Thursday 28 September in Murcia, the European Affairs ministers of the EU27 discussed the enlargement of the EU and its consequences for the functioning of the Union. Ten countries are candidates, potential candidates or have a European perspective.
“Geopolitical developments around us show us that the long-term peace, stability and security of the European Union will depend to a large extent on the success of enlargement and on welcoming new members from our immediate vicinity into...