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EU proposes 15-year post-accession rule-of-law monitoring for new members

The European Commission plans to impose stricter supervision on future EU members, including a 15-year monitoring period with potential suspension of voting rights for rule-of-law violations. This marks a shift toward conditionality post-accession, with Montenegro's 2028 target in view. The proposal signals a hardening of EU enlargement policy but remains a proposal subject to member-state negotiation.

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#eu-enlargement #rule-of-law #montenegro #conditionality #institutional-reform

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EU Proposes 15-Year Post-Accession Rule-of-Law Supervision for New Members

The European Commission has proposed a 15-year post-accession supervision period for new member states, including potential suspension of voting rights for rule-of-law violations. This initiative, aimed at preventing 'Trojan horse' scenarios, represents a significant shift in EU enlargement policy towards stricter conditionality. Details and member-state consensus remain uncertain, but the proposal is partially confirmed.

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