A Union that Scales

Main question: How can the EU adapt its traditional, binary enlargement process to expand geopolitically without falling into decision-making paralysis or democratic backsliding?

Argument: The EU must implement a "Triple-Track Strategy" that unbundles integration into phased market access, political observership, and reversible rule-of-law mechanisms.

Conclusion: Separating technical integration from the final political veto allows the EU to scale safely into a resilient global player.