Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
DW · 21 May 2026

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights. He stressed that he still wanted Ukraine to eventually become a "full member."


AI Translated Summary:
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested an 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine, allowing it to join without voting rights. This proposal aims to pave the way for Ukraine's eventual full membership in the EU.


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