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Ukraine is stepping up its efforts towards European integration: we are preparing for launch of clusters and further decisions, — Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with European Council President António Costa, during which they discussed Ukraine’s further European integration and diplomatic steps to end the war. 1 017 29 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Slovakia’s ruling party has spoken out against supporting Ukraine’s accession to EU The Slovak National Party (SNS) is insisting that Prime Minister Robert Fico not support Ukraine’s membership in the European Union until the next election. 1 850 9 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
"There will be no fast-track membership": France has set tough conditions for Ukraine’s EU accession France supports Ukraine’s gradual integration with the European Union, but stresses that full membership is only possible provided all requirements are fully met. 13 654 71 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
EU officials believe Ukraine’s reform efforts toward accession have lost momentum, - FT Kyiv’s insistence on rapid accession to the European Union increasingly resembles a political tightrope stretched between European capitals. Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on full membership without "intermediate stops," while partners propose a longer and more cautious path. 3 174 36 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
European Union is preparing pre-accession benefits for Ukraine due to its delayed membership, - Politico The European Union is developing a model for Ukraine’s gradual integration, granting access to the EU market and programs without voting rights, as full membership has been postponed. 2 089 16 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine’s accession to EU will strengthen energy security across Europe, — Lithuanian minister Ukraine's natural gas storage facilities, which are among the largest in Europe, could play a key role in the EU's energy security. 588 8 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession Ukraine may open first negotiation cluster with EU in June Ukraine may move to the active phase of negotiations on accession to the European Union in the near future. 970 12 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Kachka says Ukraine is ready for flexible terms of EU accession Ukraine is demonstrating its willingness to take a flexible approach in negotiations on accession to the European Union, including by allowing temporary restrictions on access to certain programs. 1 904 35 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Rule of law unites Ukraine with European Union – Kachka Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka stated this at the conference "Operation: 'European Integration': Reforms in the Justice Sector", Censor.NET reports. 2 171 47 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Poland is against Ukraine’s accelerated accession to EU, - Sikorski Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski does not support the idea of Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the European Union. 3 465 68 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine’s accession to EU will not be quick process, — Merz German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's EU membership is strategically important but will take time and require reforms. 1 623 20 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession More clarity is expected in May regarding Ukraine’s accession to EU in 2027, — Kachka The European Union has not ruled out the possibility of Ukraine joining in 2027, although no final integration model has been established yet. 819 7 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Stefanchuk says Ukraine ready for EU accession by 2027 Chairman of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has confirmed Ukraine’s readiness to meet all necessary conditions for accession to the European Union by 2027. 2 335 55 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
European Parliament is calling for negotiations on Moldova’s accession to EU to begin without waiting for Ukraine The European Parliament is drafting a resolution calling on the Council of the European Union to launch negotiation clusters on Moldova’s accession to the European Union as soon as possible. 3 177 37 Previously in trend: Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession 
Nausėda: Ukraine can become EU member by 2030 if it fights corruption Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has said that Ukraine’s and Moldova’s membership in the European Union by 2030 is a strategic goal for Lithuania. 1 842 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession 
EU countries express doubts about Ukraine’s accelerated accession due to corruption – media Discussion over Ukraine’s possible fast-tracked accession to the European Union in 2027 is ongoing. 6 516 53 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine’s integration into EU has slowed down over past six months, - Maternova EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova stated at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the European Union that Ukraine had implemented complex institutional changes, but the pace of reforms in the areas of the rule of law and the fight against corruption had slowed down. 1 144 24 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Deputy PM Kachka to lead Ukraine’s EU accession process President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the updated composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the European Union on accession. 2 842 32 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
European Council President Costa states Ukraine’s EU accession date is not yet determined European Council President António Costa stated during a press conference in Oslo that the European Union continues to work on Ukraine's accession to the bloc, but there is currently no clear date for the completion of this process. 1 334 37 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine’s accession to EU is planned for next year as part of plan to end war, - Vučić Part of the possible plan to end the war in Ukraine is the accelerated accession of the state to the European Union, which could take place as early as 1 January 2027. 4 744 21 Previously in trend: Ending the war Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine and Moldova strengthen cooperation on path to EU The joint path of Ukraine and Moldova towards European Union membership must be coordinated. 549 4 Previously in trend: Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession Cyprus presides over the Council of the European Union 
Cyprus takes over EU Council presidency: Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong decisions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on the day Cyprus began its presidency of the Council of the European Union. 903 28 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Hungary has no reason to block Ukraine’s accession to EU, - European Commissioner Kos European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that Ukraine's accession to the European Union is a key political instrument for strengthening European security. 6 046 9 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
European Commission noted Ukraine’s progress on path to EU, but reminded of problems with corruption The European Commission has presented a report assessing Ukraine's progress in the process of joining the European Union. 2 369 29 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Ukraine EU accession EU ready to open negotiations with Ukraine despite Hungary’s veto, - Kos The European Union does not rule out the possibility of bypassing Hungary's veto on the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession, but the European Commission calls on the Hungarian side to discuss issues related to minority rights within the first cluster of negotiations. 1 743 19 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine’s accession to European Union will strengthen cooperation between countries - Fico Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Slovakia supports Ukraine's accession to the European Union. 1 968 18 Previously in trend: Robert Fico’s statements on Ukraine Ukraine EU accession 
MEPs call for negotiations with Moldova, but do not mention Ukraine Members of the European Parliament from 19 EU countries have appealed to the President of the European Council, António Costa, to immediately open negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union. 4 457 50 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine has implemented reforms for EU: next step is up to European Union, - Costa Ukraine has successfully implemented key reforms to join the EU. The next decision on moving forward is now on the side of the European Union. 4 208 18 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine and Moldova must move toward EU accession together – Sybiha The EU accession paths of Ukraine and Moldova should move in tandem, opening the first negotiating clusters together. 576 16 Previously in trend: Moldova entrance to the EU Ukraine EU accession 
Ukraine ready to open three negotiation clusters for EU accession talks – Stefanishyna By the end of 2025, Ukraine will take all necessary steps to open all six negotiation clusters for EU accession and is actively working with partners to unblock the process. 855 11 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession 
