Debunking three myths about EU enlargement
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the EU’s major enlargement, which added ten new members to the Union, which were later followed by Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia, bringing the total to 27 member states. Geopolitical shifts have reignited the debate on expansion, with nine countries now holding candidate status. With further countries desire to become member of the union, this article debunks three common myths about EU enlargement, which come up more often during the process, exploring their origins and providing counterarguments.