Marta Kos, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, stated that no guarantee exists that any candidate country seeking membership in the European Union (EU) will be immune to future bilateral disagreements during the complex negotiation process. Speaking prior to an official visit to North Macedonia, Kos emphasized that the continuation of European integration hinges on two critical elements: the implementation of existing commitments and the inclusion of Bulgarians within the national constitution. Commissioner Kos stressed that the establishment of trust within the accession framework is fundamentally dependent on observable actions.
She noted that, in her experience, trust is primarily built upon the fulfillment of established obligations and a demonstrable commitment from the candidate country to both the EU and its existing member states. This process, she argued, must begin with fostering strong and positive neighborly relations. According to Kos, as mutual trust deepens through adherence to agreements, the overall accession process becomes significantly more stable and more secure.
She reiterated that while the EU supports enlargement, the pathway requires sustained dedication from the prospective member state. The Commissioner’s comments underscore the conditionality inherent in EU membership, suggesting that progress is directly linked to the candidate nation’s ability to meet its constitutional and bilateral responsibilities.
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