Europe

Ukraine gets EU candidate status backing from European Commission

Country has clearly demonstrated aspiration to live up to European values, says von der Leyen

The European Commission has recommended that the EU designate Ukraine as a candidate for membership. Russia is almost certain to oppose the political gesture.
Derek Scally
Fri Jun 17 2022 - 15:35

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Derek Scally

Derek Scally

Derek Scally is an Irish Times journalist based in Berlin