The European Commission may start negotiations on a basic cluster with Ukraine at the beginning of 2025 - Ursula von der Leyen
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Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of opening a basic cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership at the beginning of 2025. Other clusters are planned to be considered during the same year.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the possibility of opening negotiations on the main cluster of Ukraine's EU membership could be considered at the beginning of 2025. Other clusters may be considered within a year. She said this on Wednesday in the European Parliament, writes UNN.
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We must continue political support for Ukrainians. They have made tremendous progress towards membership in our Union. And if they continue these efforts, we will be ready to start negotiations on the basic cluster at the beginning of 2025 and other clusters within a year
She emphasized that Ukrainians are fighting for their future in the European Union. "And they must know that their efforts are paying off. The flag of Ukraine will fly in the heart of our Union," added the President of the European Commission.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that from January next year, Poland will chair the European Union and will make maximum efforts to accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
About 35% of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union within the next 5 years.
