"It is clear to everyone that an immediate accession of Ukraine to the EU is, of course, not possible. I also want to enable closer integration into the European institutions, for example through participation in European councils without voting rights."
"We are defending common European values. I believe that we deserve full-fledged EU membership."
"Ukraine is desperate to keep up momentum towards joining the bloc and fears that any suggested interim solutions will see it stranded in a halfway house."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine cannot immediately join the EU but could participate in meetings without voting rights. Ukraine seeks to expedite its EU membership amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Hungary's opposition has hindered progress, but recent political changes have raised hopes. EU leaders support opening negotiation clusters, yet there is resistance to fast-tracking full membership. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the need for full membership rather than symbolic status, viewing EU membership as crucial for Ukraine's recovery and security.
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