Merz Confirmed Support for Ukraine and Named Condition for Joining EU
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a new associate EU membership status for Ukraine, allowing greater participation in EU institutions while Ukraine continues to meet full membership criteria.
- The proposal includes Ukraine attending EU leaders' summits, having a non-voting commissioner, and Ukrainian lawmakers participating in European Parliament discussions without voting rights.
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Germany’s Merz urges negotiations for lasting Ukraine peace, backs EU association and increased aid
Peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine, now entering its fifth year, can only be achieved through negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, Europe and the United States. That’s according to a government statement delivered to the Bundestag on Thursday, June 11, by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “A just and lasting peace in Ukraine-one that takes into account our own security interests-remains our goal. That is why and for this reason we support …
Rada European Integration Committee head: Ukraine's associate EU membership proposal has merit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal to grant Ukraine the status of an "associate member" of the European Union has a rational basis that should be utilized constructively, according to Сhairperson of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the EU (European Solidarity faction) Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze.
German Chancellor Proposes Format for Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed his intention to continue supporting Ukraine and expressed confidence that the country will join the EU in the long term. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Merz's statement to the Bundestag, as quoted by Die Welt. As reported, in May, the German Chancellor proposed granting Ukraine new EU "associate member" status before full membership – an idea that…
Following the Chancellor's declaration of government, the coalition agrees: SPD and CDU group leaders stand behind Merz. Spahn attacks Weidel. The live blog
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