Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU is impossible, but the course remains unchanged — Merz
Ukraine’s full accession to the European Union is currently not feasible in the short term, but this goal remains a shared one for Kyiv and Berlin.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
">stated that Germany supports Ukraine’s European integration, despite understanding that the process will take time.According to him, Ukraine’s EU membership is strategically important for the security and well-being of all of Europe.
At the same time, Merz emphasized the need to accelerate reforms, particularly in the areas of anti-corruption and the rule of law.
He emphasized that this is not about “second-class” membership, but rather a gradual process of rapprochement, within which both Ukraine and the European Union must fulfill their obligations.
Germany, he said, aims to help Ukraine move step by step toward membership.
EU ambassadors do not support Ukraine’s accelerated membership.
Zelenskyy announced negotiations with the EU regarding airspace protection.
