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EUs Enlargement Commissioner, Marta Kos, calls for updating joining rules to accommodate new countries. She urges member states to propose ideas, as three EU Commission plans were rejected. The status quo is unworkable, and a bold early access idea was deemed too radical. Ukraines membership dreams face roadblocks, with member states insisting on completing standard talks first. Candidates like Albania and Serbia seek quicker market access, but Kos emphasizes reforms are still needed. Ukraines January 2027 entry goal seems unattainable, while Iceland may fast-track if voters revive talks. The EU balances speed with safeguards for all involved in integration debates.

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