EU opens first negotiating cluster for accession of Ukraine and Moldova – European Commission
Kyiv • UNN
The European Commission is opening the first negotiating cluster today as part of the EU accession process for Ukraine and Moldova.
All European Union member states agree to open the first negotiating cluster within the framework of the accession process for Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. This was reported by the European Commission, according to UNN.
This refers to the start of negotiations on the fundamentals cluster, which covers issues of justice, freedom, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, and the rule of law.
Today we are opening negotiations on the foundation of the entire accession process – justice, freedom, and fundamental rights. We see the hard work these countries have done and are rewarding it with a clear path forward
Brussels emphasizes that the enlargement of the European Union remains a strategic choice for Europe.
Enlargement is our strategic choice. It is the best investment in a shared future of peace, security, and prosperity
The EU adds that opening the first negotiating cluster is one of the key milestones on Ukraine and Moldova's path toward full membership in the European Union.