EU proposes binding safeguards for new members, linking veto rights to rule-of-law compliance

The European Commission is introducing legally binding 'insurance policies' for future EU members, allowing suspension of veto rights if a country backslides on rule-of-law commitments. This marks a shift in enlargement policy, aiming to prevent internal erosion but may face resistance from candidate countries and existing members. The proposal's specifics and enforceability remain unclear.