European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced on October 12 in Luxembourg that the European Union will prioritize security considerations in its future expansion process. The bloc intends to integrate only those candidate countries that actively contribute to strengthening the union's overall security framework.
This policy shift reflects the increasing strategic importance of security within the European Union's geopolitical agenda. By conditioning future membership on security enhancements, the commission aims to ensure that new states bolster the stability and defense capabilities of the existing bloc.
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