New nations could join the European Union (EU) by 2030, including Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, and Montenegro, according to statements made on November 4 by Kaya Kallas, head of European diplomacy, during a briefing in Brussels. “We consider it a realistic goal for new countries to join the EU by 2030,” Kallas stated. She emphasized that Ukraine’s membership in the association should serve as a critical security guarantee for the country.
The EU may delay Serbia’s European integration process, citing concerns over the suppression of mass protests. Earlier reports indicated that the EU is advancing technical preparations to accelerate Ukraine and Moldova’s accession despite Hungary’s opposition. Hungarian Prime Minister Gergei Guyash had previously criticized Ukraine’s actions, arguing that its behavior does not align with the status of an EU candidate member. He claimed Ukraine undermines the energy security of EU states by destabilizing the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Additionally, the EU is considering implementing a “probation period” for new members to prevent them from acting against the union’s unified policies.
