Thu Nguyen

In this engaging discussion, Johannes Lindner, co-director of the Jacques Delors Centre, and Thu Nguyen, deputy director at the same institution, dive into the financial intricacies of EU enlargement. They debunk sensational cost estimates, advocating for a more balanced outlook on funding candidate countries like Ukraine. The duo also explores institutional reforms crucial for accommodating new members and debates innovative membership structures, highlighting the need for a cohesive and secure future for an expanding union.