The impact of enlargement
on the balance of power in the Council
on the balance of power in the Council
How will the EU’s decision-making processes be affected if the number of member states grows significantly? This issue has been discussed since enlargement once again became a priority for the EU. In this analysis, Piret Ehin (University of Tartu) assesses the effects of three enlargement scenarios on the balance of power in the Council.
Piret Ehin March 2025