European Commissioner Marta Kos will present the 2026 Enlargement Package on November 4 in Brussels.
- The package includes annual reports on ten candidate countries.
- MEPs will discuss support instruments for the Western Balkans on November 5.
- Gert Jan Koopman will brief MEPs on reform agendas and EU fund disbursement.
The European Parliament said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will present the 2026 Enlargement Package on 4 November in Brussels.
The package brings together the European Commission’s annual reports on ten candidate countries and potential candidates for EU membership. These reports assess how far each country has advanced with reforms linked to accession.
After the Commission’s assessment is published, the permanent rapporteurs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, known as AFET, will draft resolutions for each country. Those texts will outline the European Parliament’s views and recommendations on their path toward EU membership.
According to the Parliament, MEPs will also discuss Western Balkan support instruments on 5 November. The same day, members of AFET and the Committee on Budgets will hold the fifth dialogue on the reform and growth instrument for the Western Balkans, the third such dialogue for the Republic of Moldova, and the sixth dialogue on the instrument for Ukraine.
Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, will brief MEPs on the implementation of the relevant reform agendas and the disbursement of EU funds.
For the Western Balkans, the presentation is part of the broader annual enlargement review that shapes the political and financial discussion in EU institutions. The reports and debates often indicate how Brussels sees the pace of reforms in countries seeking closer ties with the bloc.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EU Enlargement Package?
The EU Enlargement Package is a set of annual reports assessing candidate countries' progress towards EU membership.
When will the presentation take place?
The presentation by Marta Kos is scheduled for November 4 in Brussels.
What will be discussed on November 5?
On November 5, MEPs will discuss support instruments for the Western Balkans and hold dialogues on reform instruments.
