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The EU could deny new member states the right to veto foreign policy and other decisions requiring unanimity.
The no-veto clause could be written into Montenegro's accession treaty, which would serve...
The EU could deny new member states the right to veto foreign policy and other decisions requiring unanimity.
The no-veto clause could be written into Montenegro's accession treaty, which would serve as a template for others.
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Countries may add a ban on veto rights to the accession treaty, which will become a "template" for countries applying for membership.
Skepticism about the enlargement of the European Union is growing...
Countries may add a ban on veto rights to the accession treaty, which will become a "template" for countries applying for membership.
Skepticism about the enlargement of the European Union is growing in some countries. In particular, in France, where presidential elections will be held next year.
EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement
EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement
<p>Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more members</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/26/europe-ukraine-russia-lithuania-eu-heatwave-hungary-magyar-france-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The EU could deny future member states veto rights for several years in an attempt to make enlargement more politically acceptable as the bloc undergoes a push to admit new countries before the end of the decade.</p><p>Under plans being considered by the European Commission, prospective member states – such as Moldova and western Balkan countries – would not, on joining the EU, have the automatic right to veto foreign policy decisions or other issues agreed by unanimity, such as taxation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/26/eu-could-deny-new-member-states-veto-rights-as-bloc-pushes-for-enlargement">Continue reading...</a>
EU wants to restrict veto rights for new member states due to Orbán’s actions: The idea has become especially relevant after the experience with Hungary. In Brussels, officials still recall how Orbán ...
EU wants to restrict veto rights for new member states due to Orbán’s actions: The idea has become especially relevant after the experience with Hungary. In Brussels, officials still recall how Orbán blocked many EU decisions, including those about aid for Ukraine.
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The EU is considering denying veto rights to new member states for several years as part of efforts to make enlargement more politically acceptable.
guardian
New member states such as Moldova and western Balkan countries would not have the automatic right to veto foreign policy decisions or other issues agreed by unanimity, such as taxation, upon joining the EU under plans being considered by the European Commission.
guardian
The idea of restricting veto rights for new member states has become especially relevant after the experience with Hungary.
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Hungary, under Orbán, has blocked many EU decisions, including those about aid for Ukraine.
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Framing · 2 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
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“EU wants to restrict veto rights for new member states due to Orbán’s actions”
→ The EU is considering restricting veto rights for new member states because of Orbán’s actions.
guardian
“Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more members”
→ The measure could reduce opposition from countries like France that are skeptical about EU enlargement.