Russia’s War Against Ukraine: A Geopolitical Turning Point for EU Enlargement?
Journal: European Journal of Risk Regulation
Year: 2025

Abstract This article explores whether Russia’s war against Ukraine represents a geopolitical turning point for the European Union’s enlargement policy. By applying the concepts of historical institutionalism and turning points, the study examines a potential shift in EU priorities from normative to geopolitical considerations. Through a bibliometric analysis of academic literature and a quantitative analysis of progress reports from 2013 to 2023, the findings reveal that while the EU has increa