‘Moldova is the best performer in my class’: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos
The EU has gone through seven waves of enlargement since 1973, but there has not been one since Croatia joined in 2013. Indeed, there are not likely to be any new members in the club before 2028 – some 15 years after Croatia entered. But 2026 undeniably has momentum, and is on track to be a record y
EU Enlargement & Moldova Integration
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Enlargement History: The EU has expanded seven times since 1973, with Croatia being the most recent member to join in 2013.
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Membership Timeline: No new member states are projected to join the EU prior to 2028.
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Performance Metric: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos identified Moldova as the top-performing candidate in the current enlargement process.
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Growth Momentum: The year 2026 is cited as a significant period for enlargement momentum and potential progress records.
Regional & Candidate Status Impact
Recognized by EU leadership as the current frontrunner in meeting candidacy requirements.
Face a prolonged waiting period for formal accession, with no new entries expected before 2028.
EU Enlargement Radar
- EU accession milestones and progress reports through 2026
- Status updates on potential 2028 enlargement targets
EU Accession FAQs
When was the last EU enlargement? ▾
The last EU enlargement occurred in 2013 with the accession of Croatia.
What is the expected timeline for new EU members? ▾
There are no anticipated new members joining the EU before 2028.
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