New rules for the EU growth
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The EU wants to grow. Countries like Montenegro and Ukraine want to join. Marta Kos is the EU boss for growth. She has new plans. New members must follow strict rules.
There is a test time of 15 years. The EU checks the new countries then. Do they follow democracy? Do they respect human rights? If not, the EU gives punishments. The EU cuts money then. Or the EU takes away the vote.
In the past, problems exist with Hungary and Poland. The EU can barely punish them. This changes now. For punishments, a simple majority of votes is enough. A single country cannot stop the punishment anymore.
New countries must not block future growth. They give up their veto right for some time. This is important for the Balkans. Arguments happen often between neighbors there. The EU wants to stay ready to act.
Integration happens step by step. Countries get market access first. They vote everywhere later. This depends on their progress. Who makes good reforms gets more benefits.
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Definitions
- EU-Kommission
- The EU Commission is the government of the European Union. It proposes new laws and ensures that all countries follow the rules.
- Veto-Recht
- A veto is an objection. With a veto, a single country can stop a decision by all other countries.
- Qualifizierte Mehrheit
- This is a special way of voting. 15 out of 27 countries must agree. These countries must also represent 65 percent of the people in the EU.
- Binnenmarkt
- The single market is a shared economic space. Goods, money, and people can travel back and forth across borders in the EU.
People
- Marta Kos
- Marta Kos is a politician from Slovenia. She works for the European Union. Her field of expertise is the admission of new countries into the EU.
- Viktor Orbán
- Viktor Orbán is the head of government of Hungary. He is often criticized because he blocks EU decisions or violates EU values.
Locations
- Montenegro
- A country in the south-east of Europe in the Balkans. It wants to become a member of the EU soon.
- Ukraine
- A large country in the east of Europe. It is at war with Russia and wants to join the EU.
Sources
The Guardian
‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states
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