# EU developing phased accession plans for four candidate countries

https://mins.news/en/item/76581

- TASS, 2026-09-28 05:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2193713

> European Commission officials are reportedly preparing roadmaps for Albania, Moldova, Ukraine and Montenegro, the leading candidates for EU membership. The plans could set requirements, deadlines and obligations for both candidates and current EU members, while countries at earlier stages would not receive such roadmaps.

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