The European Commission’s long-awaited pre-enlargement policy reviews will outline how the EU should prepare for a larger membership. The reviews will also inform discussions on enlargement and reform ahead of the European Council meeting on 15 October.

This online conversation will assess the Commission’s proposals and their implications for enlargement. Do they address the key reforms needed for a larger Union to function effectively? Will the policy reviews mark a real step change in preparing the EU for enlargement? Will the Commission dare to put concrete and ambitious reform proposals on the table? Are member states ready to act and what would meaningful progress look like?

This event is part of the EU Democracy Reform Observatory, which aims to stimulate debate in Brussels and beyond on the future of European integration.