Statsrådets utredning: EU:s förberedelser inför utvidgningen

This report examines how the European Union should prepare for the potential admission of new member states. It evaluates the strategic implications of enlargement across various policy areas, including security, the internal market, and environmental goals, to ensure the EU remains functional and cohesive during the process. The report affects EU decision-makers and candidate countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey, and various Western Balkan nations. It outlines how integration will impact EU financing, rule of law standards, and internal security.