The author argued that EU enlargement was a geopolitical imperative and said Europe needed to prepare its institutions, uphold its standards and ensure a level playing field. They added that farmers should be protected where necessary during the transition, saying the aim was to make the EU stronger, not simply bigger.
The EU and Norway are working together for a stronger Europe. We share the same determination to defend our interests, values and security. Today, Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide announced a contribution of NOK 1 billion (EUR 90 million) to our main instrument for support for https://t.co/PeRV3RGI6Q #StrongerEurope #EUNorway #SecurityCooperation #EU #NO
A stronger, independent Europe is now emerging. A Europe better able to defend itself than ever before. That is there for Europeans. This is a Europe we can be so proud of ↓ https://t.co/kwoTX3l4Ud #StrongerEurope #IndependentEurope #EuropeanPride #EU
Federal Britain in a Federal Europe. 🇬🇧🇪🇺 My proposal is clear: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should have strong democratic self-government while Britain returns to the European Union. Four nations, one federal Britain, inside a stronger Europe. I reject the idea https://t.co/H8gu6MU5Ay #FederalBritain #StrongerEurope #DemocraticSelfGovernment #GB #EU
A bigger Europe is a stronger Europe. At @CEPS_thinktank, I presented new IMF research showing that, with bold reforms, deeper single-market integration & strong institutions, EU enlargement can boost productivity, growth & living standards for all. https://t.co/cRV0d57hFl https://t.co/fS42uKDoxB #EUEnlargement #StrongerEurope #EconomicGrowth #EU #BE #DE #FR #IT
🇪🇺 EUROPE NEEDS A €4 TRILLION BUDGET — NOT A RETREAT TO €1.6 TRILLION. @vonderleyen The so-called Frugal Six want to shrink Europe precisely when Europe must become stronger. @ManfredWeber Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Sweden are pushing for a smaller https://t.co/Tm33Qhawww #EUBudget #StrongerEurope #FrugalSix #EU #DE #DK #NL #AT #FI #SE
It was a great honour to welcome @eucopresident António Costa to Estonia today and take the stage together in Tallinn to discuss with Estonian ambassadors and our close partners how to build a stronger Europe. Security, competitiveness, enlargement and support for Ukraine are https://t.co/36LUR4nVQ5 #StrongerEurope #Estonia #EULeadership #EE #PT #UA
The EU’s waiting list for potential new members may be getting longer. Next week, Iceland will decide whether to restart talks on joining the EU. But enlargement isn’t just about who will be the 28th or 29th member, it’s about building an even stronger Europe. Together. https://t.co/p7uodF0EMD #EUEnlargement #IcelandEU #StrongerEurope #EU #IS
A strong Ukraine means a stronger Europe. In my interview with @UkrReview, I stressed that we need to: Increase pressure on Russia; Negotiate from a position of strength; Match Ukraine's determination with decisive action. Read the full interview 👇 #StrongerEurope #SupportUkraine #StopRussianAggression #UA #RU #EU
A stronger Europe means taking greater responsibility for our own defence. It also means recognising that Ukraine is Europe's strongest military force and indispensable to our long-term security. My conversation with @RND_de at the #NATOSummit. https://t.co/EX0WLrP8m5 #StrongerEurope #Ukraine #NATOSummit #EU #UA
