Ukraine has officially received the status of a candidate for EU membership
The summit of EU leaders, which is being held in Brussels, has decided to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. Source: European Council President Charles Michel On June 23, the heads of state and government of the European Union member states at a summit in Brussels decided to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU...
The next chapter of history is being written today by the brave people of Ukraine, – EU Commission President
Before the EU summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on leaders to take historic responsibility for the expected decision to grant Ukraine EU candidate status. Source: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “History is on the march. And I am not just talking about Putin’s war of aggression. I am...
All 27 EU countries support candidate status for Ukraine
All 27 member states of the European Union intend to formally approve granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. Source: Bloomberg reporters “The European Union’s 27 member states are set to formally grant Ukraine candidate status later this week, following a Monday meeting of EU ambassadors where nobody opposed the...
The European Union to finalize a $ 9.5 billion financial package for Ukraine this week
The European Union will complete the preparation of a financial package of assistance to Ukraine worth $ 9.5 billion this week. Source: EU officials The new macro-financial assistance program for Kyiv would consist of 25-year loans, with a 10-year grace period to reimburse the principal. Interest payments would be covered by the EU budget. The...
The European Commission has recommended granting Ukraine EU candidate status
The European Commission has recommended that Ukraine be granted candidate status as a member of the European Union. Source: The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “Ukraine has clearly demonstrated the country’s aspiration and commitment to live up to European values and standards,” she said, while wearing yellow and...
Ukraine’s accession to the EU should take years, not decades, – Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
Vice President of the European Commission, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency believes that Ukraine’s accession to the EU should take years, not decades. Source: The Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova Jourova called for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU...
Ukraine has a European culture and that the EU can expand, – EU High Representative
The European Union can expand, and Ukraine has a European culture. Source: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell “I am convinced that Ukraine has a European culture and that the EU can expand. Ukraine, with its values, culture and history, has already preparing to join Europe through reforms on the eve...
The European Union is on the verge of a “historic decision” on Ukraine, – European Commission President
The European Union is on the verge of a “historic decision” on the eve of the summit on June 23-24, during which granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership will be considered. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “I hope that in 20 years, looking back, we will be able to say, ‘We did...
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of EU Commission discussed the granting of non-refundable grants for Ukrainian business
Ukraine hopes that joining the EU’s common customs and payment area will be the next step in our European integration. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal “Ukraine is rapidly moving closer to the European Union and hopes that joining the EU’s common customs and payment area will be the next step in our European...
Three EU countries oppose giving Ukraine EU candidate status
Seven countries have suggested alternative options for Ukraine other than EU candidacy. The main opposition comes from the three EU states. Source: Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European integration Olha Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Ukraine said that seven countries in the EU talked about other formats for...