Thing is that some candidates for expansion have questionable practices when it comes to democracy. This is why those countries often see the EU in a positive l

Thing is that some candidates for expansion have questionable practices when it comes to democracy. This is why those countries often see the EU in a positive light as it isn't as corrupt as their local gov at least. I don't think current EU leaders really have any long-term plan, they just keep on steering in the same direction. Can be good or bad depending on your perspective.