In the future, new countries could join the European Union without full voting rights. The idea’s proponents hope this will help overcome objections from certain member states, particularly to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s membership, Politico reports, citing sources.

It is assumed that new member countries would not have the right to veto EU decisions. Full voting rights would be granted only after the EU implements reforms in its decision-making process, which would involve revising the bloc’s foundational treaties.

“Future member countries must forgo the veto right until EU institutional reforms are implemented, such as introducing qualified majority voting for most issues. Individual EU countries should not block the enlargement process or hinder reforms,” Bundestag member Anton Hofreiter told the publication.

Sources emphasized that discussions are still informal and at an early stage. Implementing such a scheme would require the approval of all member states. The idea is being promoted by countries supporting further EU enlargement, such as Austria and Sweden.