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EU developing rules to ‘bite hard’ if new members go rogue, says enlargement chief

The EU is reportedly working on stricter rules to enforce compliance among new member states, according to the enlargement chief. Separately, the EU transparency watchdog has suspended the activities of the Orbán-backed Media Council of Brussels (MCC), which criticized the move as an 'attempt to exclude us through bureaucratic means.' Meanwhile, discussions continue around a potential 'membership-lite' approach for candidate countries, with Estonian PM Kristen Michal emphasizing the need for the EU to uphold its commitments to aspiring members. French President Macron and German CDU leader Vol

EU transparency watchdog suspends Orbán-backed MCC Brussels

The decision is an “attempt to exclude us through bureaucratic means,” the right-wing think tank has complained.

6 HRS ago

3 mins read

EU inches toward ‘membership-lite’ plan for candidate countries

Europe must “keep its promises” to those that want to join, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told POLITICO.

Jun 5

3 mins read

Macron and Merz head to Montenegro as EU races to secure its next frontier

Candidate countries, including Ukraine, say the enlargement process needs to accelerate as enemies circle.

Jun 5

5 mins read

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Source document: EU transparency watchdog suspends Orbán-backed MCC Brussels

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EU developing rules to ‘bite hard’ if new members go rogue, says enlargement chief

The EU is reportedly working on stricter rules to enforce compliance among new member states, according to the enlargement chief. Separately, the EU transparency watchdog has suspended the activities of the Orbán-backed Media Council of Brussels (MCC), which criticized the move as an 'attempt to exclude us through bureaucratic means.' Meanwhile, discussions continue around a potential 'membership-lite' approach for candidate countries, with Estonian PM Kristen Michal emphasizing the need for the EU to uphold its commitments to aspiring members. French President Macron and German CDU leader Vol

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