Brussels wants to give Ukraine a roadmap to join the EU
It looks like the European Commission is finally getting tired of the endless waiting game.
So, Brussels is actually considering setting target dates for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania to join the club. After decades of the standard "we'll get back to you" routine, they are drafting actual step-by-step roadmaps. This isn't just a vague promise; it’s an attempt to keep candidates from getting bored or looking at other geopolitical boyfriends.
The plan is to outline specific "clusters" of reforms and give clear deadlines. They are even talking about letting countries taste some economic perks before they become full-fledged members. It’s basically a "trial subscription" to the EU to make sure everyone stays on track without the whole thing collapsing into bureaucracy.
Of course, they have to worry about the "Orban factor" and other members playing hard to get, so there will be new safety measures to ensure new members don't mess with the status quo. It’s a geopolitical move meant to lock in allies before things get even messier.
Apparently, waiting for total perfection is no longer the strategy—now it's about holding onto people before they wander off.
Source: Politico
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