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A joint paper by five EU countries suggests discussing temporary limitations on voting rights and stronger rule-of-law safeguards for future members, referencing Hungary's democratic backsliding as a concern.
Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg propose temporarily limiting voting rights and establishing stronger rule-of-law protections for future EU members, amid ongoing expansion discussions.
Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg propose temporary limitations on voting rights and enhanced rule-of-law safeguards for future EU members, citing concerns over democratic backsliding.
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