2026年10月6日，欧盟扩大事务专员玛尔塔·科斯提出了相关提案，建议为未来加入欧盟的国家设立为期15年的民主观察期。
European Commission Proposes 15-Year Democratic Probation Period for Future Member States On October 6, 2026, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos presented proposals establishing a 15-year probation period for future European Union members.
根据该计划，若新成员国未能遵守民主标准、法治原则以及真诚合作的要求，其投票权可能会被暂时剥夺，欧盟资金发放也可能被暂停。
Under the plan, newly admitted countries could face suspended voting rights or withheld EU funds if they breach democratic standards, the rule of law, or the principle of sincere cooperation.
这一举措旨在防止民主倒退及制度性阻碍现象的发生，从而解决诸如匈牙利前总理欧尔班等领导人引发的诸多问题。
The safeguard aims to prevent democratic backsliding and institutional obstruction, addressing concerns previously seen with leaders like former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
目前，欧盟正积极推进乌克兰、摩尔多瓦、黑山和阿尔巴尼亚等候选国的入盟进程，各成员国领导人也计划于下周就该提案展开讨论，该提案最终须经所有成员国一致同意方可生效。
The initiative comes as the bloc advances accession efforts for candidate nations, including Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania. EU leaders are scheduled to discuss the proposals next week, which will require unanimous member state approval.