German Chancellor Proposes Associate EU Status for Ukraine
The German chancellor suggested associate membership without voting rights during accession talks. Ukrainian officials rejected the idea and called for full membership with voting rights.
france24.comA proposal from the German chancellor would give Ukraine associate membership in the European Union without voting rights for the duration of accession negotiations. The plan would allow attendance at summits, a representative in the European Commission, and access to parts of the EU budget. Ukrainian officials rejected the proposal and stated that membership must include full rights.
Ukraine submitted its membership application days after the Russian invasion began in 2022 and received candidate status months later. Accession talks opened in 2024, but the process involves lengthy reviews on agriculture, rule of law, and other areas. Progress has been limited, partly due to objections from Hungary's former prime minister.
The former Hungarian prime minister's removal from office has raised expectations in Kyiv that talks may advance. Ukraine continues to address corruption cases, including recent allegations involving members of the president's inner circle, as required by EU conditions.
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