Brussels promises to work as soon as possible.
The European Commission will provide an opinion as soon as possible on the possibility of Ukraine's membership in the European Union, said EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Oliver Vargey.
“The EU continues to support Ukraine and its people by providing assistance. And we have started working on providing an opinion on the basis of the membership application for Ukraine. We will work as soon as we can,” Vargey said on Monday.
At #EU Foreign Ministers meeting #FAC for @EU_Commission today: #EU continues to stand by #Ukraine & its people, delivering assistance. And we started working on delivering an opinion on the basis of the application for membership for #Ukraine. We will work as fast as we can. pic.twitter.com/XnoRkHkurq
– Oliver Varhelyi (@OliverVarhelyi) March 21, 2022
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EU leaders endorse Ukraine's European integration aspirations . In particular, a “green light” was given, than the leaders of the European Union authorized the European Commission to prepare a corresponding conclusion.
The EU resolution states: “The European Council has recognized Ukraine's European aspirations and European choice, as set out in the Association Agreement. On February 28, 2022, realizing the right of Ukraine to choose its destiny, the President of Ukraine submitted Ukraine's application to join the European Union. The Council acted swiftly and invited the Commission to submit its opinion on the statement in accordance with the relevant provisions of the treaties. In anticipation of this and without delay, we will further strengthen our ties and deepen our partnership to support Ukraine in its European path. Ukraine belongs to our European family. “
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