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EU developing rules to ‘bite hard’ if new members go rogue, says enlargement chief
The EU is developing safeguards to ensure future member states comply with reforms and do not abuse veto power after joining. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos emphasized these measures during discussions on Ukraine, Moldova, and Montenegro's accession, citing past issues like Hungary's use of vetoes and frozen EU funds.
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