The decision of the European Commission to grant Candidate status to Ukraine is based on data, facts and preparatory work done by the country over eight years.
The heads of EU countries at this week’s summit will agree to give Ukraine the status of a candidate for accession to the EU based on the European Commission’s conclusion. This was stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an interview on German public television, according to the PAP.
“I am very convinced that we will receive a positive decision and will be supportive. The course has already been determined,” Ursula von der Leyen said.
He noted that the decision of the European Commission to grant Ukraine candidate status was based on data, facts and preparatory work done by the country over eight years.
According to the President of the European Commission, after receiving the status, the speed of their progress towards membership depends on the candidate countries.
“In these states, it all depends on how fast this process is, and they have to carry out the necessary reforms, they have to prove that they are in line with the European Union. Then the faster the process, it’s not a very difficult one. process., “said von der Leyen. .
The President of the European Commission recalled the example of Slovakia, which received the prospect in 1999 and was able to join in 2004, and Turkey, which is now far from potential membership than at that time.
The government spoke about the advantages of a candidate for the EU
Recall that the EU Committee supported the granting of candidate status to Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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