A quick quantitative analysis by Strategers Institute, based on the European Commission’s 2026 Enlargement Package, to visualise and compare the levels of progress and preparedness across enlargement countries.

The analysis uses simple averages of the European Commission’s assessments across chapters and clusters, providing a comparative overview by country.

Methodological note: These averages do not fully capture the complexity of reforms, differences in their significance, or the qualitative dimensions of the Commission’s assessments. Nevertheless, they offer a useful snapshot for quick comparisons, initial insights and identifying broader patterns in enlargement progress and preparedness.

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