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European Union commission: Make Ukraine a member candidate
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS, Jun 17, 2022 2:44 PM - REPORT AN ERRORThe European Union's executive arm on Friday recommended making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, a first step on what was expected to be a long road forthe war-torn countryto join the 27-nation bloc.
The European Commission delivered its proposal to award Ukraine candidate status after a fast-tracked analysis of answers to a questionnaire. The Ukrainian government applied for EU membership less than a week after Russia invaded the country.
“Ukrainians are ready to die for the European perspective,” commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “We want them to live with us, the European dream.”
The leaders of the bloc's existing members are scheduled to discuss the recommendation during a summit next week in Brussels. Launching accession talks with a potential member requires unanimous approval from all member nations.
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