The largest group in the European Parliament, the Group of the European People’s Party, is pressing for a rapid resolution in Strasbourg urging Ukraine to pursue NATO membership. In a show of unity, the EPP’s delegation has taken a unanimous stance on this matter. MEP Andrzej Halicki from Poland emphasized that the accession process should begin without delay. He noted that no specific date is being set, but the direction is unequivocal: there is no retreat on this path.
“The EPP Group agrees that Ukraine should join NATO
The EPP has established an official position in support of Ukraine’s NATO membership. Halicki, in a conversation with PAP, highlighted that the Polish delegation’s stance heavily influenced the group’s internal discussions, ultimately helping to secure a consensus across all MEPs within the group on this issue.
Together with the Baltic states, the delegation sought to address the questions and concerns raised by colleagues from other nations. The outcome was a clear affirmation: Ukraine should be admitted to NATO. The group underscored that this process should begin soon, ideally at the upcoming NATO summits in Vilnius and Washington, as Halicki explained during the interview with PAP. He also described the stance as a signal that Ukraine has earned the right to NATO membership and will reinforce the alliance once admitted.
There is an expectation that NATO’s official decisions will align with this position in the near term, Halicki added.
“We should not be afraid of Putin’s reaction
Halicki further stated that the EPP will urge other parliamentary factions to back a resolution on Ukraine’s NATO bid during the EP session in June. He argued that Vladimir Putin cannot dictate NATO or Western policy, and that fear of his response should not justify depriving Ukraine and its people of the right to live in a secure country. He described NATO as a positive and essential military defense alliance that, together with the European Union, protects the security of contemporary democracies across Europe and the United States. The alliance, he argued, should serve as a security guarantee for Ukraine and other Eastern European nations as well.
Reflecting on the broader duty of the EPP, Halicki noted that the group has positioned itself as a leading political force in Europe in supporting Ukraine since the Russian aggression began. The EPP’s discussions and decisions often translated into EU actions, followed by measures in support of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Parliament’s current leadership, including EU President Roberta Metsola, a member of the EPP, has maintained a steady line of engagement with Zelensky and Ukrainian representatives, along with civic and social groups across the country.
This perspective captures the group’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine and to reinforcing Euro-Atlantic ties amid the ongoing conflict.
– summarized MEP Halicki.
In related developments, recent coverage highlighted President Zelensky’s meetings with Dutch and Belgian leaders, and ongoing discussions about new aid packages and priorities for Europe’s unity and security posture. The emphasis remains on strengthening Euro-Atlantic bonds, EU expansion prospects, and Ukraine’s reconstruction as part of a broader European strategy.
— Additional context and perspectives were reported by multiple outlets and commentators as the EU debates Ukraine’s place within NATO and the broader security architecture of Europe.
The discussion continues to shape the narrative around Ukraine’s strategic alignment with Western defense frameworks and the collective security guarantees that underpin the region’s stability.
This summary reflects the European People’s Party’s view that Ukraine’s membership would contribute to a stronger, more resilient North Atlantic and European security landscape.
Notes: The discussions align with ongoing EU debates about Ukraine’s future security role and the alliance’s expansion dynamics. All statements cited reflect the positions articulated by EPP members and their public discussions during parliamentary sessions.
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