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EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement
The EU is considering denying new member states veto rights on foreign policy and other unanimous decisions to address concerns from skeptical countries like France. The European Commission's proposal aims to make enlargement politically feasible, particularly for prospective members such as Moldova and western Balkan countries.
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