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Brussels to open substantive membership negotiations with Ukraine in early 2025

The European Commission plans to start detailed negotiations on policy and accession terms with Kyiv “as soon as possible in 2025,” the commission said in a report published on Oct. 30.

30 October 2024, 09:14 PM

European Commission’s review will not recommend advancing Ukraine’s EU accession

The European Commission is set to release a report on Oct. 30, detailing the progress of candidate countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, toward EU membership.

30 October 2024, 12:28 AM

Poland to focus on EU expansion during its EU Council presidency — PM Tusk

Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, beginning in January, will be centered around pushing for the expansion of the European Union, Polish PM Donald Tusk said on Oct. 24, as reported by Reuters.

25 October 2024, 01:24 AM

Ukraine submits its second EU accession progress report

The Ukrainian government has submitted its second report to the European Commission, outlining the progress of structural reforms mandated by the Kyiv’s EU accession process, the Cabinet announced on Sept. 10.

10 September 2024, 11:41 PM

Ukraine could join EU by early 2030s — Polish FM Sikorski

Ukraine could become a member of the European Union by the end of this decade or the beginning of the next, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in an interview with Ukrainian broadcaster Espreso on Aug. 21.

22 August 2024, 12:34 AM

Hungary accuses Ukraine of violating EU Association Agreement

Ukraine's decision to block the transit of Lukoil's Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia "is a clear violation of the Association Agreement with the EU," Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a press conference in Brussels on July 22.

23 July 2024, 11:27 AM

Belarus should join EU in future, Zelenskyy says

Belarus should become a member of the European Union in the future, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a speech at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on June 27.

27 June 2024, 06:54 PM

EU accession agreement possible even amid war, expert says

The war will not prevent Ukraine from joining the European Union, said Hanna Hopko, chairman of the board of the Network for the Protection of National Interests of the ANTS, in an interview with Radio NV on June 26.

27 June 2024, 01:41 PM

EU starts Ukraine accession talks to bolster geopolitical presence — expert opinion

The launch of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the European Union not only supports Ukraine but also enhances the EU's role as a global player, Hanna Hopko, Chair of the Board of ANTS National Interests Advocacy Network, told NV Radio on June 26.

27 June 2024, 01:13 PM

Kyiv expects Hungary won’t obstruct Ukraine’s EU entry

Hungary's presidency of the European Council, starting July 1, will not hinder formal negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession, as Kyiv has invested significantly in its relationship with Hungary, Ukraine’s Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna said on June 25.

25 June 2024, 10:12 PM

Charles Michel calls EU negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova historic moment

President of the European Council Charles Michel described the start of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on joining the European Union as a historic moment, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 25.

25 June 2024, 05:10 PM

EU begins accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has officially launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on X on June 25.

25 June 2024, 02:00 PM

Orbán criticizes Ukraine's EU talks but vows Hungary won't block them

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticized Ukraine's EU accession negotiations but noted that Hungary will not block them, he said in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, Tagesschau reported on June 24.

25 June 2024, 01:29 PM

Ukraine and EU to start membership talks on June 25

Negotiations on Ukraine joining the EU will begin on June 25, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced on June 24 on Twitter.

24 June 2024, 02:15 PM

EU poised to open membership discussions with Ukraine and Moldova on June 25

Ambassadors from 27 European Union countries have agreed to initiate negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova regarding their potential EU membership, French news outlet Le Point reported on June 21.

21 June 2024, 02:52 PM

Hungary lifts Ukraine veto: EU accession talks advance

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has explained why his country lifted its veto on Ukraine's accession to the European Union in a Facebook post on June 14.

15 June 2024, 04:38 PM

EU ambassadors agree on framework for Ukraine and Moldova accession talks

The European Council has reached a preliminary agreement on the framework for Ukraine’s and Moldova’s EU accession talks, the Belgian Presidency of the Council announced via Twitter on June 14.

15 June 2024, 02:12 AM

EU to begin Ukraine membership talks by June's end, says Commission President

Negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU should start by the end of June, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 11.

11 June 2024, 04:39 PM

European Commission supports start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to EU, says PM Shmyhal

The European Commission supported the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X on June 7.

7 June 2024, 05:22 PM

France affirms support for Ukraine's EU journey

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed France's backing for Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, though he emphasized that the process would not occur overnight, according to Le Figaro.

7 June 2024, 12:35 PM

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