All member states have agreed to open the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first intergovernmental conference on Monday, June 15, we will open the cluster dedicated to fundamental issues. This was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, as reported by UNN.
Today, the European Union has taken an important step forward. All member states have agreed to open the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first intergovernmental conference on Monday, we will open the cluster dedicated to fundamental issues; the core of the accession process
According to her, the first cluster covers the core values and principles upon which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions.
This is a recognition of the determination, courage, and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges. And a signal that the EU's offer of peace, stability, and opportunity is unparalleled
The President of the European Commission emphasized that enlargement is a strategic choice.
By bringing our countries closer together, we strengthen peace, security, and prosperity across the entire continent. In a world marked by increasing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest. Enlargement remains one of the EU's greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future