The repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to be felt: national parliaments Finland Y Sweden He started two separate discussions to consider whether to apply for admission. OTAN, As Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto reported upon her arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
Following the security proposal submitted by the Finnish executive branch, led by socialist Sanna Marin, parliament will begin examining the issue this week. “Based on the discussions, the Government will come to a conclusion with the President,” Haavisto told the media. refrained from giving a deadline for possible request.
This The aggression suffered by Ukraine made this matter a matter of primary concern for FinlandIt is a country with a border of 1,300 kilometers with Russia. But it is A goal shared with SwedenHe also initiated an equal parliamentary debate, as the Finnish minister explained. Both Scandinavian countries are coordinating their actions, but “will be independent according to the final decision of each country”.
In this regard, officials from both countries told the British newspaper ‘The Times’ that both would be ready to join NATO “before summer”. The Atlantic Alliance would go to 32 members. Currently, Finland and Sweden are among the EU Member States that are not in NATO. maintain good relations with the allianceregularly participates in its meetings, maneuvers and military operations.
It is no accident that since the end of June, summer is approaching as a possible date. Regular meeting of NATO leaders to be held in MadridAllies are expected to agree on a new strategic concept influenced by the context of the war in Ukraine. This summit will be an ideal setting to formalize entry into the Finnish-Swedish alliance. According to Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, this revenue could be rapid given the high level of compliance with NATO standards.
Accession of Moldova and Georgia to the EU
On the other hand, most European Commission It delivered the European Union accession survey this Monday. Moldova Y Georgia is the two countries that followed in the footsteps of Ukraine and requested official entry into the bloc after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
About the first step for both countries to enter the European blocAs the document is at the center of the opinion drawn up by the European Administration to write its review of a candidate country’s access options to the community club.
According to the responses to this form; Brussels has issued an opinion on the conditions and level of cohesion of the country wishing to join the bloc.
The event took place in Luxembourg, where Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi attended the Foreign Affairs Council, which included the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Moldova and Georgia. “This is the first step towards Europe. As entrusted to us, we are ready to work with you very quickly to give an opinion to the Council of Europe,” the Hungarian commissioner said in a meeting with Georgian minister Ilia Darchiashvili. said.
Shortly after, he took the same action with Nicu Popescu, the person in charge of Moldovan Foreign Affairs. In a similar message, Varhelyi said, “the faster the survey is answered, the sooner the Community Manager’s opinion will be available“.
Brussels promised to speed up all processes related to these countries, a clear sign of support for Russian military aggression, especially in the case of Ukraine. This was expressed by Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, who said that once kyiv completes the survey, the Commission can complete its opinion in a few weeks.
European sources draw attention to the fact that the process with Ukraine is not used due to the special conditions in the country, and reminds that Brussels will write its evaluation as soon as a response is received from Kiev. fill the form as soon as possible.
Once the technical opinion of Brussels is known, The subject would return to Twenty-Seven, who had to decide on next steps at a leaders-level summit.. While the European Executive Board does not set deadlines for the regular summit in June, work may be ready if all parties move forward at the promised pace.