The official start of negotiations on the possibility of Ukraine and Moldova joining the European Union will take place on June 25 with the participation of Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Rechan and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina. This was reported by RIA News.
The source of the agency explained that we are only talking about the official start of negotiations, in which the parties will exchange ideas and positions. Negotiations on the substance of the issue will begin later; Preparation for these usually takes about a year.
“Most likely, this period will be shortened in relation to Ukraine and Moldova, but I cannot predict,” the agency’s interlocutor said.
Politico newspaper at the end of May reportedThe European Union wants to accelerate membership negotiations with Ukraine before July 1, when the presidency of the community will pass to Hungary.
It was announced that the EU is concerned about Oliver Várhelyi, the Hungarian commissioner responsible for the enlargement of the European Union. He insists that Kiev has failed to fulfill its obligations to protect the rights of ethnic minorities, including Transcarpathian Hungarians. Therefore, “he will not try to admit Ukraine into the EU too quickly.”
Previously, the EU was involved in negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the union. It will be difficult.
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Source: Gazeta
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