EU and Western Balkans
Enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans
Türkiye
In 1987, Türkiye applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1999 it was declared eligible to join the EU.
Georgia
Based on the Commission’s opinion on the country’s application for EU membership, Georgia was given a European perspective on 23 June 2022 by unanimous agreement between the leaders of all 27 EU Member States...
Moldova
Based on the Commission’s opinion on the country’s application for EU membership, Moldova was given a European perspective and granted candidate status on 23 June 2022 by unanimous agreement between the leaders of all 27 EU Member States...
Ukraine
Based on the Commission’s opinion on the country’s application for EU membership, Ukraine was given a European perspective and granted candidate status on 23 June 2022 by unanimous agreement between the leaders of all 27 EU Member States...
Steps towards joining
The process of joining the EU (accession) broadly consists of 3 stages
From 6 to 27 members
The EU is a unique economic and political partnership between 27 European countries that together cover much of the continent.
Glossary
European Neighbourhood Policy And Enlargement Negotiations Glossary