EUkandidatstatus
EUkandidatstatus is a formal designation given by the European Union to a non‑member country that signals the country may begin accession negotiations toward membership. The status is a political recognition, not a guarantee of eventual EU membership. It outlines the path and conditions under which a country can pursue full integration.
The process typically starts with an application for membership, followed by assessments from the European Commission
Holding EU candidate status entails substantial obligations. The country must align with the acquis communautaire, the
Candidate status is not a guarantee of membership. It can be revised, suspended, or withdrawn if the