EU Council Supports Commencement of Negotiations with Ukraine for EU Accession
Date: 2023-12-14 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: POLICY
Historic Decision by EU Council
The leaders of European Union member countries have unanimously agreed to commence negotiations regarding Ukraine and Moldova's potential membership in the bloc. This monumental decision was conveyed by Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, via a social media announcement. The European Council not only granted candidate status to Georgia but also paved the way for talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina once they fulfill the necessary membership criteria. Michel highlighted this move as a clear signal of hope for the people of these nations and for the continent as a whole.
Crucial Discussions in Brussels
Today, Brussels hosts the European Council meeting, a two-day session where EU leaders deliberate decisions that hold historic significance for Ukraine. The agenda includes the initiation of negotiations between the EU and Ukraine regarding potential membership and the establishment of a Ukrainian Fund amounting to 50 billion euros within the revised long-term EU budget for the years 2024-2027.
