Future accession treaties should have stronger safeguards against sliding back on commitments. [...] And those safeguards must bite hard, said Marta Kos in her keynote address.
@martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
@martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Future accession treaties should have stronger safeguards against sliding back on commitments. [...] And those safeguards must bite hard, said Marta Kos in her keynote address.
@martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
@martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
"We need to understand what kind of Europe we want in the future."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna underlined the need to find courage and responsibility in Europe in his opening speech at the EU Enlargement Conference.
@tsahkna.bsky.social @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna underlined the need to find courage and responsibility in Europe in his opening speech at the EU Enlargement Conference.
@tsahkna.bsky.social @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM
"We need to understand what kind of Europe we want in the future."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna underlined the need to find courage and responsibility in Europe in his opening speech at the EU Enlargement Conference.
@tsahkna.bsky.social @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna underlined the need to find courage and responsibility in Europe in his opening speech at the EU Enlargement Conference.
@tsahkna.bsky.social @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine are a fire brigade. We now need a backup in the form of the judiciary.
Enlargement is possible because Ukraine has tremendous social capital.
— @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Senior Expert Eastern Europe @bertelsmannst.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Enlargement is possible because Ukraine has tremendous social capital.
— @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Senior Expert Eastern Europe @bertelsmannst.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine are a fire brigade. We now need a backup in the form of the judiciary.
Enlargement is possible because Ukraine has tremendous social capital.
— @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Senior Expert Eastern Europe @bertelsmannst.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Enlargement is possible because Ukraine has tremendous social capital.
— @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Senior Expert Eastern Europe @bertelsmannst.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
📬 Lisaks RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas:
- Euroopa Liidu laienemisprotsessi seis 2026. aasta alguses
- #EUEC2026: Euroopa Liidu laienemise konverents 13. veebruaril Tallinnas
- David Cattler: Euroopa julgeolekukeskkond ja juhitud ettearvamatus
- Helena Eglit: Venemaa desinformatsioon Eestis
- Euroopa Liidu laienemisprotsessi seis 2026. aasta alguses
- #EUEC2026: Euroopa Liidu laienemise konverents 13. veebruaril Tallinnas
- David Cattler: Euroopa julgeolekukeskkond ja juhitud ettearvamatus
- Helena Eglit: Venemaa desinformatsioon Eestis
February 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
📬 Lisaks RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas:
- Euroopa Liidu laienemisprotsessi seis 2026. aasta alguses
- #EUEC2026: Euroopa Liidu laienemise konverents 13. veebruaril Tallinnas
- David Cattler: Euroopa julgeolekukeskkond ja juhitud ettearvamatus
- Helena Eglit: Venemaa desinformatsioon Eestis
- Euroopa Liidu laienemisprotsessi seis 2026. aasta alguses
- #EUEC2026: Euroopa Liidu laienemise konverents 13. veebruaril Tallinnas
- David Cattler: Euroopa julgeolekukeskkond ja juhitud ettearvamatus
- Helena Eglit: Venemaa desinformatsioon Eestis
This year’s edition of the EU Enlargement Conference has come to a close.
🤝 We are grateful to all participants, speakers, partners and volunteers for their engagement and contributions throughout the event.
Photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
#EUEC2026
🤝 We are grateful to all participants, speakers, partners and volunteers for their engagement and contributions throughout the event.
Photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
#EUEC2026
February 14, 2026 at 11:24 AM
This year’s edition of the EU Enlargement Conference has come to a close.
🤝 We are grateful to all participants, speakers, partners and volunteers for their engagement and contributions throughout the event.
Photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
#EUEC2026
🤝 We are grateful to all participants, speakers, partners and volunteers for their engagement and contributions throughout the event.
Photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
#EUEC2026
I don't think an economic argument will win EU membership discussions in Norway and Iceland. The opportunity to turn to a larger power during crisis might.
— Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I don't think an economic argument will win EU membership discussions in Norway and Iceland. The opportunity to turn to a larger power during crisis might.
— Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
📣 EU Enlargement Conference 2026: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
The conference is co-organised by the ICDS and the @mfaestonia.bsky.social in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Estonia, the Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn, and the Embassy of Cyprus to Estonia.
#EUEC2026
The conference is co-organised by the ICDS and the @mfaestonia.bsky.social in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Estonia, the Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn, and the Embassy of Cyprus to Estonia.
#EUEC2026
February 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
📣 EU Enlargement Conference 2026: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
The conference is co-organised by the ICDS and the @mfaestonia.bsky.social in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Estonia, the Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn, and the Embassy of Cyprus to Estonia.
#EUEC2026
The conference is co-organised by the ICDS and the @mfaestonia.bsky.social in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Estonia, the Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn, and the Embassy of Cyprus to Estonia.
#EUEC2026
The business argument may not win hearts and minds in EU debates, but it is a very strong supportive argument. Economic force is also part of our security.
— Asees Ahuja, Director EU Policy, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
#EUEC2026
— Asees Ahuja, Director EU Policy, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The business argument may not win hearts and minds in EU debates, but it is a very strong supportive argument. Economic force is also part of our security.
— Asees Ahuja, Director EU Policy, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
#EUEC2026
— Asees Ahuja, Director EU Policy, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
#EUEC2026
EU enlargement is not a technical or merit-based issue; everything stands or falls on political will.
If there's one, and if we act as one, it will be really helpful not only for the candidate countries but also for us.
— Irena Joveva, Member of the European Parliament
#EUEC2026
If there's one, and if we act as one, it will be really helpful not only for the candidate countries but also for us.
— Irena Joveva, Member of the European Parliament
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
EU enlargement is not a technical or merit-based issue; everything stands or falls on political will.
If there's one, and if we act as one, it will be really helpful not only for the candidate countries but also for us.
— Irena Joveva, Member of the European Parliament
#EUEC2026
If there's one, and if we act as one, it will be really helpful not only for the candidate countries but also for us.
— Irena Joveva, Member of the European Parliament
#EUEC2026
EU Enlargement Conference: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? #EUEC2026
Costs and benefits of enlargement / integration capacity
@miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
Costs and benefits of enlargement / integration capacity
@miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
EU Enlargement Conference: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? #EUEC2026
Costs and benefits of enlargement / integration capacity
@miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
Costs and benefits of enlargement / integration capacity
@miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
Although support for EU membership has not risen by much, the public has warmed up to having a debate.
— Pernille Rieker, Director of ARENA Centre for European Studies Norway
@prieker.bsky.social @unioslo-arena.bsky.social
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement? #EUEC2026
— Pernille Rieker, Director of ARENA Centre for European Studies Norway
@prieker.bsky.social @unioslo-arena.bsky.social
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement? #EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Although support for EU membership has not risen by much, the public has warmed up to having a debate.
— Pernille Rieker, Director of ARENA Centre for European Studies Norway
@prieker.bsky.social @unioslo-arena.bsky.social
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement? #EUEC2026
— Pernille Rieker, Director of ARENA Centre for European Studies Norway
@prieker.bsky.social @unioslo-arena.bsky.social
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement? #EUEC2026
EU enlargement is the most successful geostrategic tool we have to shape our environment.
We are enlarging the zone of security, stability, and prosperity.
It is not about helping others, it is about helping ourselves. — @vseviov.bsky.social, Secretary General @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
We are enlarging the zone of security, stability, and prosperity.
It is not about helping others, it is about helping ourselves. — @vseviov.bsky.social, Secretary General @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
EU enlargement is the most successful geostrategic tool we have to shape our environment.
We are enlarging the zone of security, stability, and prosperity.
It is not about helping others, it is about helping ourselves. — @vseviov.bsky.social, Secretary General @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
We are enlarging the zone of security, stability, and prosperity.
It is not about helping others, it is about helping ourselves. — @vseviov.bsky.social, Secretary General @mfaestonia.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
Russia wants darkness. Europe delivers light.
Russia wants fear. Europe brings solidarity.
Russia wants Ukrainian children to forget their identity. Europe brings hope.
Let's make Europe great again, and let's talk about what is already great in Europe. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
Russia wants fear. Europe brings solidarity.
Russia wants Ukrainian children to forget their identity. Europe brings hope.
Let's make Europe great again, and let's talk about what is already great in Europe. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Russia wants darkness. Europe delivers light.
Russia wants fear. Europe brings solidarity.
Russia wants Ukrainian children to forget their identity. Europe brings hope.
Let's make Europe great again, and let's talk about what is already great in Europe. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
Russia wants fear. Europe brings solidarity.
Russia wants Ukrainian children to forget their identity. Europe brings hope.
Let's make Europe great again, and let's talk about what is already great in Europe. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
#EUEC2026 Panel III: Costs and benefits of EU enlargement / integration capacity
Speakers: @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social
Moderator: @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
Speakers: @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social
Moderator: @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM
#EUEC2026 Panel III: Costs and benefits of EU enlargement / integration capacity
Speakers: @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social
Moderator: @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
Speakers: @miriamkosmehl.bsky.social, Johannes Tralla, Irena Joveva, @keitkasemets.bsky.social
Moderator: @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikjl...
EU Enlargement Conference 2026: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? #EUEC2026
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement?
Guðni Jóhannesson, @prieker.bsky.social, Matti Maasikas, Asees Ahuja
Moderator: @alanderminna.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE8B...
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement?
Guðni Jóhannesson, @prieker.bsky.social, Matti Maasikas, Asees Ahuja
Moderator: @alanderminna.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE8B...
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
EU Enlargement Conference 2026: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back? #EUEC2026
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement?
Guðni Jóhannesson, @prieker.bsky.social, Matti Maasikas, Asees Ahuja
Moderator: @alanderminna.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE8B...
Panel IV: A new northern enlargement?
Guðni Jóhannesson, @prieker.bsky.social, Matti Maasikas, Asees Ahuja
Moderator: @alanderminna.bsky.social
📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKecx
🎦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE8B...
The European Union enlargement methodology was made for peaceful times... — yet we are living in times that are quite the opposite.
For the first time, we have outside forces that want to see us fail as enlargement project — we have to react, said Marta Kos. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
For the first time, we have outside forces that want to see us fail as enlargement project — we have to react, said Marta Kos. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The European Union enlargement methodology was made for peaceful times... — yet we are living in times that are quite the opposite.
For the first time, we have outside forces that want to see us fail as enlargement project — we have to react, said Marta Kos. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
For the first time, we have outside forces that want to see us fail as enlargement project — we have to react, said Marta Kos. @martakos.ec.europa.eu
#EUEC2026
HAPPENING NOW | EU Enlargement Conference: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Keynote address: Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement @martakos.ec.europa.eu
🔴 Follow us LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/rGG95L5...
#EUEC2026
Keynote address: Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement @martakos.ec.europa.eu
🔴 Follow us LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/rGG95L5...
#EUEC2026
EUEC 2026: Introduction + Keynote + Matching the need for speed and the merits-based approach
YouTube video by International Centre for Defence and Security
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 AM
HAPPENING NOW | EU Enlargement Conference: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Keynote address: Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement @martakos.ec.europa.eu
🔴 Follow us LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/rGG95L5...
#EUEC2026
Keynote address: Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement @martakos.ec.europa.eu
🔴 Follow us LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/rGG95L5...
#EUEC2026
"EU membership fundamentally altered the Irish–British relationship. The EU gave Ireland the psychological confidence that it didn't have before membership."
— Brigid Laffan, Professor Emerita, European University Institute.
@brigidlaffan.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Brigid Laffan, Professor Emerita, European University Institute.
@brigidlaffan.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"EU membership fundamentally altered the Irish–British relationship. The EU gave Ireland the psychological confidence that it didn't have before membership."
— Brigid Laffan, Professor Emerita, European University Institute.
@brigidlaffan.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Brigid Laffan, Professor Emerita, European University Institute.
@brigidlaffan.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
The one issue with the Western Balkans is that they have been preparing for 20 years without a clear perspective.
We need a concrete time frame not only for Ukraine but also for other candidates.
— Keit Kasemets, Secretary of State, @estoniangovt.bsky.social
@keitkasemets.bsky.social #EUEC2026
We need a concrete time frame not only for Ukraine but also for other candidates.
— Keit Kasemets, Secretary of State, @estoniangovt.bsky.social
@keitkasemets.bsky.social #EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The one issue with the Western Balkans is that they have been preparing for 20 years without a clear perspective.
We need a concrete time frame not only for Ukraine but also for other candidates.
— Keit Kasemets, Secretary of State, @estoniangovt.bsky.social
@keitkasemets.bsky.social #EUEC2026
We need a concrete time frame not only for Ukraine but also for other candidates.
— Keit Kasemets, Secretary of State, @estoniangovt.bsky.social
@keitkasemets.bsky.social #EUEC2026
During the latest uproar in the Arctic, with President Trump threatening Greenland, it immediately started a discussion in Iceland.
— Guðni Jóhannesson, Professor of History, University of Iceland, former President of Iceland
#EUEC2026
— Guðni Jóhannesson, Professor of History, University of Iceland, former President of Iceland
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
During the latest uproar in the Arctic, with President Trump threatening Greenland, it immediately started a discussion in Iceland.
— Guðni Jóhannesson, Professor of History, University of Iceland, former President of Iceland
#EUEC2026
— Guðni Jóhannesson, Professor of History, University of Iceland, former President of Iceland
#EUEC2026
The new momentum in the EU enlargement process stems largely from the geopolitical context, including Europe’s push for a stronger voice in the US-mediated effort to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, said conference director @stevenblockmans.bsky.social in his opening remarks. 1/2
#EUEC2026
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 AM
The new momentum in the EU enlargement process stems largely from the geopolitical context, including Europe’s push for a stronger voice in the US-mediated effort to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, said conference director @stevenblockmans.bsky.social in his opening remarks. 1/2
#EUEC2026
#EUEC2026
"If two countries have different approaches to history, they are unlikely to have a happy future together."
— Aivo Orav, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo and EU Special Representative in Kosovo
@euambks.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Aivo Orav, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo and EU Special Representative in Kosovo
@euambks.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
"If two countries have different approaches to history, they are unlikely to have a happy future together."
— Aivo Orav, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo and EU Special Representative in Kosovo
@euambks.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
— Aivo Orav, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo and EU Special Representative in Kosovo
@euambks.bsky.social
#EUEC2026
The EU enlargement process received a jolt of energy in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and saw major developments in 2025.
↘️ This momentum will be reflected at the EU Enlargement Conference in Tallinn on 13 February: icds.ee/en/euec-2026/
#EUEC2026
↘️ This momentum will be reflected at the EU Enlargement Conference in Tallinn on 13 February: icds.ee/en/euec-2026/
#EUEC2026
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The EU enlargement process received a jolt of energy in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and saw major developments in 2025.
↘️ This momentum will be reflected at the EU Enlargement Conference in Tallinn on 13 February: icds.ee/en/euec-2026/
#EUEC2026
↘️ This momentum will be reflected at the EU Enlargement Conference in Tallinn on 13 February: icds.ee/en/euec-2026/
#EUEC2026
"Accession is our only guarantee to preserve our sovereignty and consolidate democracy."
— Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova
#EUEC2026
— Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
"Accession is our only guarantee to preserve our sovereignty and consolidate democracy."
— Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova
#EUEC2026
— Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova
#EUEC2026
How the Balkans idealise the EU and potential accession can serve as a valuable reflection on how we see the EU.
These countries are serious about the accession process in the same way we were 20 years ago.
— Johannes Tralla, Journalist at the Estonian Public Broadcasting
#EUEC2026
These countries are serious about the accession process in the same way we were 20 years ago.
— Johannes Tralla, Journalist at the Estonian Public Broadcasting
#EUEC2026
February 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
How the Balkans idealise the EU and potential accession can serve as a valuable reflection on how we see the EU.
These countries are serious about the accession process in the same way we were 20 years ago.
— Johannes Tralla, Journalist at the Estonian Public Broadcasting
#EUEC2026
These countries are serious about the accession process in the same way we were 20 years ago.
— Johannes Tralla, Journalist at the Estonian Public Broadcasting
#EUEC2026