European Commission to propose amendments on Ukrainian agriculture for Cluster 5 to Council of EU
The European Commission is planning to soon submit a proposal to the Council of the EU to amend the Draft EU Common Position for Cluster 5, taking into account the proposed special conditions for Ukrainian agriculture.
Source: a senior EU official familiar with the preparations for opening the clusters speaking to a European Pravda correspondent in Brussels on condition of anonymity
Details: When asked by the European Pravda correspondent whether the European Commission intends to amend the draft common negotiating position for Cluster 5 prior to its opening, the official confirmed that a relevant proposal was being prepared.
Quote: "As for the draft common position, you know that it is adopted by the EU Council. The European Commission will make a proposal to the Council to amend this draft so that the Council can take it into account when making its decision, which we hope will be finalised in December."
Details: The senior official added that the European Commission has not yet submitted the relevant amendments to the Council of the EU.
Quote: "We haven't submitted them yet. We will do so very soon."
Details: According to them, the final decision on amendments to the common negotiating position will be made by the EU Council.
Background:
- As European Pravda reported, in early October, the European Commission proposed establishing special mechanisms for integrating Ukrainian agriculture into the EU's common agricultural market after Ukraine's accession.
- The European Commission insists that Ukraine will open clusters 4 and 5 by the end of 2026, and – if the government and the Verkhovna Rada accelerate reforms – will close seven negotiating chapters as early as 2027.
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