Germany's future chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU is a long process and it cannot become a full member immediately. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to Merz, Ukraine must implement a number of reforms to join the EU, including fighting corruption and reforming the judicial system. He noted that Ukraine's EU accession will still take a lot of time.
Merz made this statement during the election campaign in Germany. He criticized the optimistic view on Ukraine's EU accession. According to him, Ukraine cannot become a full EU member because it does not yet meet many criteria.
Clarifying his position on Ukraine's EU accession, Merz said the process could take decades. He also warned that promises about Ukraine's EU accession may not be fulfilled.
Merz's statement caused a great resonance in Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities opposed this opinion, stating that Ukraine is ready to join the EU. However, Merz's opinion reflects the views of many politicians in Europe.
Ukraine applied for EU membership in 2022. That same year, it was granted candidate status. However, for full membership, Ukraine must implement a number of reforms.
Merz's opinion strengthens doubts about Ukraine's EU accession. Many experts say that Ukraine's EU accession will still take a lot of time.
In his statement, Merz did not give a specific timeline for Ukraine's EU accession. He only said the process would be long.
Ukrainian authorities opposed Merz's opinion, stating that Ukraine is ready to join the EU. However, Merz's opinion reflects the views of many politicians in Europe.
Merz's statement caused a great resonance in Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities opposed this opinion, stating that Ukraine is ready to join the EU. However, Merz's opinion reflects the views of many politicians in Europe.
Ukraine applied for EU membership in 2022. That same year, it was granted candidate status. However, for full membership, Ukraine must implement a number of reforms.
Merz's opinion strengthens doubts about Ukraine's EU accession. Many experts say that Ukraine's EU accession will still take a lot of time.
In his statement, Merz did not give a specific timeline for Ukraine's EU accession. He only said the process would be long.