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European Commission Vice President to discuss Ukraine's EU membership during her visit to Kyiv

Monday, 27 November 2023, 16:53
European Commission Vice President to discuss Ukraine's EU membership during her visit to Kyiv
Věra Jourová. Photo: Jourová's Twitter (X)

Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission, has discussed the process of Ukraine's accession to the European Union with members of the Verkhovna Rada during her visit to Kyiv on Monday, 27 November.

Source: Věra Jourová on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "Quality and speed matter. Honoured to discuss Ukraine's EU accession with Verkhovna Rada representatives from all political groups."

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Details: In addition, Jourová said the European Commission recommended that until March 2024, Kyiv work on four reform priorities, including the fight against anti-corruption, de-oligarchisation, regulating lobbying, and minorities' rights.

Background: In the report published on 8 November, the European Commission recommended starting accession negotiations with Kyiv, but before that, Ukraine must implement some of the reforms that have not yet been implemented. The Ukrainian government talks about Ukraine’s high level of readiness for accession and promises to complete negotiations in two years.

The EU leaders summit in December will consider whether it should start accession talks with Ukraine. At the moment, Hungary may stand in the way of the green light, promising to block a positive decision for Kyiv.

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