"At this stage, we cannot predict the outcome": European Commission again commented on Ukraine's possible accession in 2027
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The European Commission confirmed discussions on Ukraine's future accession to the EU in the context of peace negotiations. Spokesperson Guillaume Mercier stated that Ukraine has made steady progress and is moving very well.
The European Commission confirmed discussions on Ukraine's accession to the EU in the context of peace negotiations and stated that Ukraine "has made truly stable progress" in the context of accession talks and is moving "very well," said European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier during a briefing on Friday, writes UNN.
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"I see discussions on a peace agreement, and they are ongoing, so I can confirm that in the context of these discussions, Ukraine's future accession to the EU is being discussed, but we cannot at this stage predict the outcome of these discussions," said the European Commission spokesman, answering a question about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statements regarding Ukraine's goal of joining the EU in 2027 and assessing the realism against the backdrop of Ukraine's progress and Hungary's blockade, as well as some reports after that about a simplified procedure allegedly being prepared for Ukraine to do so.
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At the same time, he noted: "From our side, it is very clear that EU integration can contribute to the common goal of ensuring peace and prosperity for Ukraine."
"Regarding the enlargement process and Ukraine, we have already said in the past, and it is also very well described in our enlargement report, which we published a few weeks ago, that Ukraine has made truly stable progress since the beginning of the discussions and negotiations," Mercier said.
According to him, the "entire screening process" has already been completed. "We have already informed the Council (EU) about all the screening reports, and we are indeed working on all the technical work right now, at this stage, and we are indeed making very good progress. So it is in this context that we will continue to work hand in hand with Ukraine and support it in the accession process," Mercier said.
At the same time, the spokesman did not address the issue of 2027 in his response.
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Earlier, the European Commission stated that there is no reference to a specific date for Ukraine's accession in the prosperity plan.
Before that, it was reported that a peace plan for Ukraine allegedly envisages its accession to the EU on January 1, 2027.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will not be able to join the EU before 2027, as the integration process requires compliance with strict norms. He emphasized the unreality of rapid accession.