The former president of the European Commission stated to Euronews that he regrets not having taken a stronger stance against newer member states, particularly Hungary and Slovakia, which have been in violation of the EU’s rule of law. He also emphasized the importance of being cautious before accepting new countries into the European Union.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/27/ukraine-should-get-limited-eu-membership-former-commission-chief-juncker-says