The subject of Ukraine’s entry into the European Union is “not for tomorrow,” French European Affairs Minister Clément Beaune said as EU leaders met in France to discuss the crisis caused by Russia invasion of Ukraine.
“It will take time,” added Beaune, in reference to the debates in international political circles whether or not to give Ukraine a fast- follow the entry into the EU as a gesture of solidarity for Ukraine in light of the Russian invasion.
EU countries have agreed to start the long process of examine the offers of join the 27-nation bloc submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova in the alarm of Russia invasion of son pro-Western neighbor, diplomats say on Monday.
Last week, the ex-Soviet states rushed in highly symbolic applications join the block after the Kremlin launched son attack on Ukraine.
the move by the 27 Member States is the first step in the notoriously complex block process for decide whether to allow new members to joinwhich may result on for years.
Ukraine pleaded with the block to be granted a fast follow up membership while he does face to an assault by forces from Moscow.
While Kyiv at won the support of several EU countries to become a candidate, others are reluctant to commit at the opening up a clear path for the country ravaged by war.
European leader Charles Michel on On Monday, bloc leaders will discuss Ukraine membership application in the coming days.
