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Ukraine's accession to EU by Jan 1, 2027 impossible – German Chancellor Merz

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU by January 1, 2027, is "out of the question" due to the need to meet the Copenhagen criteria.
  • Research shows that three quarters of EU citizens reject expedited EU membership for Ukraine, with only 18 percent in favor of immediate admission.
  • Concerns about food safety and the possible negative impact on EU farmers have been voiced by 53 percent and 59 percent of respondents, respectively.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that EU membership is a vital security guarantee for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.
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According to the German Prime Minister, it could take many years for Ukraine to meet the necessary conditions.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today in Berlin that he sees no chance of Ukraine joining the European Union quickly, and ruled out the possibility of this happening as early as 2027.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz said that Ukraine's accession to the European Union on January 1, 2027 is impossible.

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nin.rs broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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