Faced with Russia's aggression against Ukraine and fears of Moscow's increasing influence in parts of the Balkans, the European Union should make a "bold move" and accept new members by 2030, European Council President Charles Michel said on August 28. Speaking in Slovenia, Michel said that it was time for those states that have been waiting in an EU membership line for more than 20 years to be given "a clear goal." Both sides must be ready for enlargement by 2030, he said. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ukraine, and Moldova have been granted candidate status, while Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo have applied for membership.
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