MEPs urge faster EU enlargement as strategic response to geopolitical challenges

The European Parliament has called for a swift and strategic push on EU enlargement, arguing that expanding the bloc is vital for Europe’s security and stability. In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs warned that failing to integrate candidate countries risks creating “geopolitical grey zones” vulnerable to foreign influence. Montenegro and Albania are aiming to […]


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