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An informational graphic with a textured, light beige background. At the top, blue text reads, "33 YEARS defining the criteria for accession." Below this, there is a large, grainy, blue-monochrome group photograph of European political leaders from the 1990s standing together on outdoor steps. Overlaying the bottom of the photo is large, bold white text that reads "COPENHAGEN CRITERIA." In the bottom right corner, a simple black outline box contains the European Union flag symbol.

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An informational graphic with a textured, light beige background. At the top, blue text reads, "33 YEARS defining the criteria for accession." Below this, there is a large, grainy, blue-monochrome group photograph of European political leaders from the 1990s standing together on outdoor steps. Overlaying the bottom of the photo is large, bold white text that reads "COPENHAGEN CRITERIA." In the bottom right corner, a simple black outline box contains the European Union flag symbol.
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European Commission (eucommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu)'s status on Saturday, 04-Jul-2026 17:09:33 JST European Commission

❌ Myth: "The EU just decides to add any country it wants, when it feels like it."
✅ Reality: “That's not how EU enlargement works.”
The process of joining the EU is based on a clear set of requirements known as the Copenhagen Criteria, agreed by EU leaders in 1993.
Joining takes years of reforms, negotiations, and continuous assessment. Progress is evaluated on merit.
Every candidate country goes through the same process before joining.
Read more here:
https://link.europa.eu/F639Tm

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