Marta Kos

Four countries—Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine—advanced EU membership negotiations on 'Super Tuesday,' marking one of the bloc’s largest enlargement efforts in over two decades. Ukraine applied for membership in 2022 amid Russia’s invasion, seeking security guarantees, while the EU emphasizes reforms to counter Russian and Chinese influence.

Four countries—Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine—advanced EU membership negotiations in a significant enlargement move described as 'Super Tuesday.' The process reflects geopolitical shifts, including responses to Russian and Chinese influence, with Ukraine emphasizing EU membership as a security guarantee amid its war with Russia.

Four countries—Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine—are advancing in EU membership negotiations, marking one of the bloc’s largest enlargement efforts in over 20 years. The move reflects geopolitical shifts driven by security concerns, including Russia's influence and Ukraine's war, with Ukraine's membership bid seen as critical to European security.

Four countries—Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine—advanced EU membership negotiations during intergovernmental conferences in Brussels, marking a significant enlargement effort dubbed 'Super Tuesday.' The move reflects geopolitical shifts driven by Russia's influence and the war in Ukraine, with EU membership seen as a security and reform incentive for candidates.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, focusing on regional security, trade, and preparations for the July summit. The visit includes EU officials discussing issues like Iran, Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, and the 'middle corridor' trade route, despite ongoing political tensions and stalled EU accession talks with Turkey.

Three senior EU officials meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss security, migration, and connectivity ahead of a NATO summit. The EU's AD5 entry-level administrator admissions test is becoming more competitive, and a recent heatwave has exposed Europe's infrastructure challenges.

Poland and Ukraine held the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid tensions over historical disputes. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged reconciliation and EU readiness from Ukraine, while Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The conference focused on post-war reconstruction needs and Poland's role in supporting Ukraine.

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.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Kyiv to support Ukraine's reform efforts and EU membership bid, stating that Polish concerns regarding accession talks have been resolved at the working level, clearing a potential obstacle before the June 15 decision on opening negotiations.