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[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 day ago

I'm rooting for you, Moldova! Tell Russia to fuck off!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

How does it work, does a country have to decide they want to then they approach EU and politely ask to be reviewed?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

They apply, the referendum is proof of political support, which is important for the Euc to move forward (if joining the EU is unpopular they don't want to get involved), then more review and committees are formed.

If all goes well, a few years down the line a formal vote for accession happens, in the EU parliament, and often the country has to have another referendum before it can actually be finalized.

Takes a decade really, and that's without Hungary being Hungary.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 18 hours ago

First they ask the EU if they'd like to meet for coffee. Then maybe for dinner. If the EU accepts then they see where things go!