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Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026

EU Unveils Enlargement Plan With 15-Year Probation for New Members

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos introduced a framework that would gradually integrate candidate countries including Ukraine while imposing a 15-year probationary period before new members gain full veto rights.
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