„Gata cu Viktor Orbán”: UE vrea o perioadă de probă de 15 ani pentru noile state membre • Newsweek România

The European Commission aims to implement a 15-year probation period for new EU member states to prevent leaders like Viktor Orbán from undermining democratic values. Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, emphasized the need for quicker mechanisms than Article 7 to address violations of democracy and rule of law. New proposals suggest that any new member could lose voting rights or EU funds for breaching fundamental democratic principles. The push for stricter guarantees comes amid renewed interest in EU expansion, with countries like Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine being potential candidates. Kos highlighted the strategic importance of integrating neighboring countries to counter external influences from Russia and China.