European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says the European Commission is considering safeguards to prevent future EU members from backsliding on democratic standards after joining. The proposals could include a probation period lasting up to 15 years, with membership rights or benefits suspended if a country repeatedly violates EU principles. The debate draws on concerns over Hungary’s obstruction of EU decisions under former prime minister Viktor Orbán. The plans remain under discussion as the bloc prepares for possible enlargement into eastern Europe.
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