Europe has special responsibility for the future fate of Ukraine and an opportunity to make more intensive efforts for its development and recovery after the country was officially granted the status of a candidate country for membership in the European Union.
Source: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“Europe has a special responsibility and a strategic interest to be at Ukraine’s side every step of the way. Ukraine wants to be part of our European Union. And we want Ukraine to become a member. Ukraine is highly motivated to work with us in this direction and we will do our utmost to support these efforts,” she said.
According to her, the path leading to building a strong Ukraine and the path leading to European integration is the same.
“Through the reconstruction platform, the European Commission can offer its extensive expertise in running programs that combine reform and investments. In addition, we have been working closely with Ukraine for a long time. And this work will only intensify now that Ukraine has formally become a candidate to join our Union,” she added.
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