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European Commission pre-enlargement policy reviews announced in October 2026

The Commission plans reviews of EU institutions, policies and budget to prepare the Union for enlargement.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen urges Albania to maintain reforms on its path to EU membership

    Von der Leyen urges Albania to maintain reforms on its path to EU membership. Von der Leyen reports that Albania has received 213 million euros through the Growth Plan.

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    Dear Edi, It is always a pleasure to see you and to be in Tirana. My experience is that Albanians carry Europe in their hearts. It's wonderful to be back. And you have been working hard to turn Albania's European dream into reality. So my first message is simple: the goal is in sight. Albania is among the frontrunners in our accession process. Since I was last here, Albania has made remarkable progress. You opened the final cluster of negotiating chapters. And in July, you closed your first three chapters. Including external relations. This is important progress. It means Albania is fully aligned with our common foreign and security policy. We see the world with the same eyes, and this is very important for the accession process. We stand together when our values and interests are challenged. I also want to convey not only to the Albanian people but also to the European Union citizens...

    European CommissionFull record
  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We are working now to close all remaining chapters by the end of this year.”

    Von der Leyen pledges support for Montenegro throughout the final stretch of its EU accession and praises Montenegro for delivering over 90 percent of necessary Growth Plan reforms.

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    Prime Minister, Dear Milojko, Thank you for welcoming me to Podgorica. Tomorrow morning, we will inaugurate the new National Coordination Centre. And I am looking forward to it. Because it is truly a milestone towards your EU future. This centre gives your border police the means to monitor, exchange information, and coordinate with agencies in the EU. In other words: we are preparing for Montenegro's borders to become European Union borders. This means not only safer borders for Montenegro. But also greater security for Europe as a whole. My first message is this: we believe in Montenegro '28 by 28'. And we will support you all the way. This is why I came to Montenegro already three times this past year. Not only to show my personal support but also to commend Montenegro for the impressive work you have been doing. Montenegro has now provisionally closed more than half of all...

    On closing EU negotiating chapters with Montenegro.

    European CommissionFull record
  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen announces that the Commission will present pre-enlargement policy reviews next week

    Von der Leyen notes work is advancing to prepare the Accession Treaty and announces pre-enlargement policy reviews will be presented next week.

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    The work is now advancing to prepare your Accession Treaty. Newt week, the @EU_Commission will present its pre-enlargement policy reviews. To make sure the EU is ready to welcome new members. You are getting ready. So are we ↓ https://t.co/pMog5f9APO

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “So, my first message is this: clearly, you belong with us.”

    Von der Leyen states North Macedonia clearly belongs in the European Union, notes North Macedonia has made the Growth Plan a real success, and announces pre-enlargement policy reviews will be presented next week.

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    Prime Minister, dear Hristijan, It is very good to be back in Skopje. Thank you very much for the very warm welcome. North Macedonia has shown time and again that it can take bold decisions about its future. The Prespa Agreement was a moment of real political courage with two countries choosing to turn the page and write the next chapter of their history together. It opened the door to NATO membership. Today, North Macedonia is a valued ally. Similarly in the European Union, we are building our security together. You were the first country in the region we signed a Security and Defence Partnership with. The European Peace Facility is at work to modernise your armed forces. And you are also part of the Coalition of the Willing. Because when a friend and fellow European nation came under attack, North Macedonia stood up. And your resolve to support Ukraine has been as strong as our...

    On North Macedonia joining the European Union.

    European CommissionFull record
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