Nordic-Baltic Eight supports opening all negotiating clusters for Ukraine in June-July
Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) have supported the opening of all negotiating clusters on Ukraine's path to EU membership in June-July.
Source: European Pravda, citing the declaration of the Nordic-Baltic Eight leaders' summit
Details: The leaders said the future of Ukraine and its citizens lies in the European Union.
Quote: "The NB8 acknowledge Ukraine's progress in implementing comprehensive reforms. Ukraine's efforts in this regard must continue and we will continue supporting them in every way necessary. The Leaders welcome the progress achieved in Ukraine's EU accession process and expressed their support for the opening of all negotiating clusters in June-July 2026 without further delay."
More details: The leaders added that Ukraine's accession to the EU should be completed as soon as possible, in line with the merit-based principle.
Quote: "Ukraine's EU membership is one of the key security guarantees both for Ukraine and Europe."
More details: The NB8 leaders also noted that Ukraine is NATO's strategic security partner, directly contributing to Euro-Atlantic security through its combat experience, technological innovation and industrial potential.
Quote: "We support Ukraine on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership."
Background:
- It was reported that the opening of the first Fundamentals cluster in accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova is scheduled for 15 June.
- EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos asserted in Kyiv that Ukraine should integrate into the EU even before full membership.
- Hungary had long blocked Ukraine's progress towards EU membership, with this veto overcome only after a change of the country's prime minister.
- It was reported earlier that Hungary had lifted its veto on opening negotiating clusters for Ukraine.
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