The EU enlargement saga — who's next?
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Once, there were just six. Not long ago, there were 28. Today, there are 27. These are not lottery numbers, it’s the story of our European Union. And that story is set to get a new chapter. But will it?
Breakdown
- EU has grown from 6 to 27 members, with new expansion under consideration
- 56% of Europeans support enlargement; 9 countries are candidates 18s
- Candidates must address corruption and uphold rule of law 49s
- Leaving candidates out risks Russian or Chinese influence 56s
- Debate focuses on how, not if, the EU will expand 1m 18s