Merz proposes interim EU “associate member” status for Ukraine
Berlin's plan would extend the bloc's mutual defense clause and partial budget access during wartime, with a snap-back clause if rule-of-law standards slip.
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Ukraine’s EU membership: when, not if—but 2027 is unrealistic, says veteran MEP
A Lithuanian MEP who negotiated his own country's EU accession explains why 2027 is unlikely, why the procedural machinery isn't moving yet, and why Ukraine's membership is still a question of when, not if.
Why Ukraine’s EU membership is stuck—and it’s not just Zelenskyy
The EU can't agree on what to offer. Ukraine can't pass the laws to earn it. And the EU's own accession rules were built for a world that no longer exists.
Ukraine ready for EU entry by 2027, wants specific timeline—Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted Ukraine needs a specific date for EU accession following reports that Brussels is considering a "partial membership" plan, warning that vague timelines would allow Russia to block the process.
Ukraine expects EU accession talks breakthrough in December as Hungary faces growing pressure
Kyiv’s Deputy PM Taras Kachka says “creative solutions” could finally open accession talks this year, despite Viktor Orbán’s ongoing veto threats.
Politico: Kyiv lives under Russian drones and doubts — Ukrainians now wonder if Europe still remembers
Sirens, shelters, and missile debris are daily life in the capital, but what hurts most is the feeling of being forgotten.
Ukraine has done its part for accession talks start, now it’s EU’s turn, Leyen says
Hungary alone holds up talks despite Kyiv's compliance and Brussels’ green light.
EU to drop roaming fees for Ukraine and Moldova starting 2026
For the first time, the EU has opened access to "Roaming Like at Home" to non-member candidates.
Poland’s newly elected president says he is “currently” against Ukraine’s accession to EU
Poland's president-elect Karol Nawrocki told Hungarian media he opposes Ukraine's European Union membership, citing unresolved bilateral issues including agricultural competition and the exhumation of Polish massacre victims.
Putin won’t accept peace unless Russian empire is restored, says US ex-defense secretary Gates
The former Pentagon chief says Putin is “tapping along” Trump and remains fixated on maximalist war objectives.
Szijjártó says Kyiv must accept Budapest blocking Ukraine’s EU accession, Zelenskyy says most Hungarians support Ukraine
Hungary’s Orbán-backed referendum on Ukraine’s EU future began mid-April and will last through May.
Kos: EU seeks to convince Hungary to lift veto on Ukraine’s EU accession talks
The EU enlargement commissioner noted that Ukraine had fulfilled the required conditions. Budapest demands the restoration of legislation granting de facto privileges to the Hungarian minority.
Future Chancellor of Germany: Ukraine can become EU member only after war
In his first major foreign policy statement since securing a coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz declared that Ukraine's path to European institutions requires an end to hostilities.
Ukraine seeks changes to Trump’s proposed “lifetime-reparations” minerals deal
The proposed deal with Ukraine would place a US-majority board in charge of Ukrainian resources and reclassify US aid as loans.
Majority of Ukrainians still reject territorial deals, but strict opposition declines, poll reveals
Ukrainian public opinion shows a slight shift toward considering territorial compromises, though most still oppose giving up any territory.
Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.
Ukraine on track to join EU by 2030, says EU ambassador Mathernová
Mathernová praised Ukraine's digital leadership and progress in reforms but stressed the need for further judicial and anti-corruption efforts.
European institutions halt contacts with Georgia’s government
The EU has halted high-level contacts with "Georgian Dream" government over its anti-Western stance. EU envoy Herczyński stressed democratic values and urged high voter turnout in the October elections.
Portuguese foreign minister advocates for Ukraine’s EU inclusion
Portugal pushes for Ukraine's EU membership as Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel urged swift action and reform to prepare the EU for Ukraine’s membership, per Bloomberg.
Ukraine’s EU envoy expects expanded support from new leadership
Vsevolod Chentsov anticipates expanded assistance and a swifter accession process under new EU leadership, emphasizing the need for sustained military, financial, and humanitarian support amid Russia's ongoing war.