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Following the EP decision, his task is to formulate a proposal for a new enlargement strategy, which should then be approved by the European Parliament and then referred to the European Council, the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security.

“Draft-report that trusted me by my colleagues clearly highlights the value of enlargement policy as a strategic investment in Europe's security and prosperity and that it has already contributed much to peace in war-torn areas,” said Picula.

According to him, enlargement is the most effective instrument of EU foreign policy and one of the EU's most successful policies.

“is also important for Croatia, because as long as we don't have other EU members on all our borders, we will not be able to make full use of all our membership opportunities,” said Picaula.

In the draft report, Picaula proposes accelerating the integration of countries that show strategic orientation and commitment to reforms needed for EU membership, as well as finally establishing more clear, more transparent and consistent standards, as well as improving progress and continued political security. and technical support throughout the membership process.

The report calls for recognition of the Western Balkan countries' achievements by opening membership talks with Albania and Northern Macedonia and without delay on visa liberalisation for Kosovo.

He also believes that enlargement is particularly important today in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to give Ukraine and Moldova the prospect of potential membership, but also to give itself the policy of enlargement the new needed momentum and momentum.

The progress and security of the entire EU depends on its ability to protect democracy within and outside its borders, as well as on human rights and a multilateral order based on clear rules,” said the Croatian Eurodeput.

“It is also necessary for the EU to help Bosnia and Herzegovina obtain candidate status as soon as possible, as well as to encourage the acceleration of Montenegro's accession process as the most advanced candidate country, Picula concluded.