✉news WorldEU Politics first seen 8 h ago, last 8 h ago, peak #7

EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

Original: ‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

The European Union is drawing up plans to impose a 15-year probation period on countries joining the bloc, a move described as aimed at preventing the rise of another Viktor Orbán. Under the proposal, new members would face extended scrutiny of democratic standards before fully enjoying membership benefits, in a bid to avoid repeats of democratic backsliding seen in Hungary.

Why now: Ongoing concerns over democratic backsliding in Hungary have prompted EU reform discussions on membership safeguards.

European UnionViktor OrbánHungary

Open on news →

Evidence

• ‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states · The Guardian

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1248219