Date
15/05/2024
Author(s)
Ilke Toygür and Luis de Lossada i Gallart
Organization
Global Policy Center & Barcelona Cente for International Affairs (CIDOB)
Publication Type
Policy Brief

This policy brief focuses on the potential impact of the 2024 European Parliament elections on the EU’s enlargement agenda. It covers key topics such as the expected shift in the composition of the European Parliament, the role of political parties—particularly the radical right—in shaping enlargement debates, and the institutional functions of the European Parliament in the enlargement process. It also examines possible coalition scenarios within the new Parliament and their implications for legislative decisions related to EU expansion. Additionally, it discusses the broader political context and how the elections may influence future policymaking on enlargement at the European level.

Full Report Available here.