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Ukraine and EU develop plan for opening chapters of accession negotiations in 2025


Published on 2024-12-17 12:40:55 - MSN
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  • Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraines Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice, in collaboration with Poland and Denmark - both set to hold the EU presidency in 2025 - has prepared a plan for opening accession negotiation chapters.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing efforts between Ukraine and the European Union to develop a structured plan for Ukraine's accession into the EU, with the goal of opening negotiation chapters in 2025. This initiative comes in the context of Ukraine's long-standing desire to integrate with Western institutions, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia. The plan involves aligning Ukrainian laws with EU standards across various sectors like agriculture, environment, and justice. Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have expressed optimism about meeting the necessary criteria, although challenges remain due to the war and the need for significant reforms. The EU, on its part, has shown support for Ukraine's ambitions, with discussions focusing on how to facilitate this process amidst geopolitical tensions.

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