Candidate countries
Countries negotiating their EU membership.
| Country | Membership negotiations started |
|---|---|
| Albania | Negotiations status |
| North Macedonia | Negotiations status |
| Montenegro | Negotiations status |
| Serbia | Negotiations status |
| Turkey | Negotiations status |
Potential candidates
They were promised the prospect of joining when they are ready.
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Kosovo* |
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| Iceland | In March 2015 Iceland requested not to be regarded as a candidate country |