Ukraine is on the brink of a potential EU membership, with negotiations set to begin in the fall. EU countries will discuss whether or not to initiate the membership process for Ukraine in upcoming discussions. MEP Henna Virkkunen shares her insights on what this means for both Ukraine and the EU.
Virkkunen emphasizes that for negotiations to begin, all EU countries must unanimously agree. The negotiation process can be lengthy, potentially taking several years. In Virkkunen’s view, it’s crucial that the standards for Ukraine’s potential EU membership are kept high.
To learn more about this topic, viewers can watch the full interview in the video below.