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European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations

Enlargement Policy

EU and Western Balkans

Enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans

Turkey

In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1999 it was declared eligible to join the EU.

Negotiations status

Strategy and Reports

Conditions for membership

Steps towards joining

The process of joining the EU (accession) broadly consists of 3 stages

From 6 to 27 members

The EU is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries that together cover much of the continent.

Policy Highlights

Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA)

Glossary

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