Following the discussions, they adopted final documents on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework, as well as on enlargement and reforms, according to consilium.europa.eu.
EU leaders emphasised that enlargement is a “geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability and prosperity, as well as a factor in improving living standards and promoting common European values”.
It was noted that candidate countries must continue with reforms – particularly in the area of the rule of law – in accordance with the principle of results-based progress assessment (an accession process based on individual achievements). The document also states that the European Union itself must drive forward internal reforms and address key issues relating to its priorities, policies and capacity to act in the context of further enlargement.
The leaders’ attention was also focused on the situation in Ukraine, European defence and security issues, the situation in the Middle East and migration.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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