Commencement of EU negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova scheduled for Tuesday
Starting June, the European Commission acknowledged that Ukraine and Moldova had met all requirements to initiate membership negotiations. This includes their efforts against corruption and their respect for minority rights, as confirmed. The leaders had made these conditions necessary for the talks back in December.
Following Russia's invasion in Ukraine in February 2022, both countries submitted their EU membership applications. However, quick acceptance isn't on the horizon. For Ukraine, resolving conflicts with Russia first is crucial.
Aspiring members need to prove their ability to adhere to Community law and all EU agreements, commonly known as the Acquis. Typically, this time-consuming process can last years, if not decades. In Ukraine's case, the EU encounters significant hurdles, particularly in defense and agricultural aid sectors.
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- Despite the upcoming EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, the Member country of Luxembourg highlighted the challenges in defense and agricultural aid sectors, which could prolong the Agreement in principle process.
- The European Commission acknowledged in June that both Ukraine and Moldova, as Member country hopefuls, had demonstrated sufficient progress in fighting corruption and respecting minority rights, paving the way for EU accession talks.
- Moldova, like Ukraine, aims to become a full EU Member country, agreeing to adhere to Community law and all EU agreements, a process that former Member countries like Luxembourg have already completed.
- The Leader of Ukraine, acknowledging the need to address conflicts with neighboring Russia before moving forward with EU accession talks, has faced criticism from some EU officials for not addressing Corruption issues with sufficient vigor.
- Despite being a small but influential Member country in the EU, Luxembourg's representative at the European Commission has urged Ukraine and Moldova to address their respective corruption issues and adhere fully to all EU agreements to bolster their chances in EU accession talks, scheduled for Tuesday.
