EU enlargement: Why Anton Hofreiter believes Berlin has a leading role in the debate

The chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag emphasizes the importance of EU enlargement and calls on member states to explain this to their populations. He advocates pragmatic solutions, such as waiving veto rights, and sees Germany in a leadership role.

12. March 2026
Anton Hofreiter
Anton Hofreiter is chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag. (IMAGO / Panama Pictures)

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Last updated: 12. March 2026