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An infographic on a textured beige background outlining the third requirement for EU entry. The top text states, "3 REQUIREMENTS EVERY COUNTRY MUST MEET TO JOIN THE EUROPEAN UNION:". In the center, a blue hand-drawn circle contains the number "3," next to the bold blue heading "ADOPTION OF THE EU RULEBOOK." A blue hand-drawn arrow points upward from the bottom left. Below, the descriptive text reads: "The ability to adopt and implement the EU acquis (EU law) and fulfil the obligations of EU membership."

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An infographic on a textured beige background outlining the third requirement for EU entry. The top text states, "3 REQUIREMENTS EVERY COUNTRY MUST MEET TO JOIN THE EUROPEAN UNION:". In the center, a blue hand-drawn circle contains the number "3," next to the bold blue heading "ADOPTION OF THE EU RULEBOOK." A blue hand-drawn arrow points upward from the bottom left. Below, the descriptive text reads: "The ability to adopt and implement the EU acquis (EU law) and fulfil the obligations of EU membership."
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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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