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EU to Begin Accession Talks with Ukraine, Moldova on June 25, Approved by 27 Member States

Jun 21, 2024, 11:03 AM

The EU has formally agreed to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The Dutch parliament voted on June 20 to greenlight the negotiation frameworks, clearing the last hurdle for the EU to formally open talks. The EU Council confirmed that the negotiations will begin on June 25, 2024, in Luxembourg. This marks a significant step for Ukraine and Moldova on their path towards EU membership. The decision was approved by 27 EU member states, with sources in Brussels confirming the news via Interfax-Ukraine.