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The Europe Debate
Oct 9, 2026

Ukraine Is Closing the Gap on Accession, but Momentum Has Stalled

EPIC's Integration Readiness Index puts Ukraine at 5.85 out of 10 for 2025, up from 4.61 in 2023. Substance is catching up with procedure, but the momentum score fell as the clusters stayed shut.

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Oct 9, 2026

EU Auditors Warn Next Budget Faces a 'Significant Shortfall' Without New Revenue

The European Court of Auditors says errors in EU spending rose again in 2025 and that the Union's debt could hit €1 trillion by 2027. Its warning lands as capitals argue over how to even measure the 2028-34 budget.

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The Europe Debate
Oct 8, 2026

Commission Offers Enlargement With an 'Insurance Policy' Against Backsliding

Marta Kos unveiled the Commission's plan to prepare the EU for new members: tougher penalties for backsliding, curbs on newcomers' vetoes and gradual early access to EU policies. Member states are already split on how far to go.

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