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Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine interim 'associate' EU membership without voting rights, which would allow Ukrainian officials to participate in EU meetings, access some EU budget funding, and be covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause, while reaffirming his support for Ukraine's eventual full membership. The proposal comes amid Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia and its stalled full accession bid, though concerns remain that interim status could leave Ukraine in limbo, and full membership is not expected soon due to bureaucratic and political hurdles.
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Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
May 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
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