Ukraine is closer to joining the European Union

According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, today Wednesday (8th of November, 17th of Aban), despite acknowledging some shortcomings of Kyiv, the European Union started negotiations for the accession of Ukraine to this recommended the union.

The European Commission has recommended formal membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova in a step described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as historic. to begin The European Commission also announced that Georgia should receive candidate status for membership after meeting certain conditions.

According to the English newspaper “Guardian”, in the 1200 report A page on the future expansion of the 27-member bloc, the EU said negotiations should formally begin once Kyiv meets remaining conditions, including stepping up its fight against corruption and passing a lobbying law in line with EU standards.

According to this report, this decision, which must be approved by EU leaders at the December meeting, could lead to the largest expansion of the union since 2004. When 10 countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, the Baltic States and Hungary, join the European Union.

“Joseph Borrell” in charge of foreign policy of the European Union also announced in a message in “X” regarding Brussels’ decision regarding Ukraine: Ukraine belongs to our European family. It is a fact. Today, Ukraine takes another key step on its path to the European Union — the European Commission recommends the start of accession negotiations. We will continue to work towards Ukraine’s future membership.

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said on Tuesday that the country is planning the next steps regarding membership in It is the European Union. He said: Ukraine will join the European Union. We will achieve this, especially as a result of the internal transformation of our country, which is fully compatible with the interests of our people.

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