The date of 2030 as the deadline for the enlargement of the European Union is considered as a guideline for making appropriate decisions. Ukraine, as a candidate for accession to the bloc, has "pushed" the queue. This was announced by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell before the start of the informal EU summit in Granada, Spain.
He emphasized that while 2030 is set as the planned date for expansion, it has no clear timeline.
The High Representative also responded to the statement by the President of the European Council Charles Michel that new members could join the EU only by 2030.
Borrell explained that the purpose of setting such a date was to mobilize political energy to start the enlargement process.
He also expressed confidence that Ukraine's application to join the EU would accelerate the enlargement process due to its active initiative.
"It has 'pushed' the queue, and the queue will move, and we will move faster," Borrell added.
Ukraine expressed interest in EU enlargement: Borrell announced the process
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- 06 October 2023 -14:20
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Ukraine expressed interest in EU enlargement: Borrell announced the process
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The date of 2030 as the deadline for the enlargement of the European Union is considered as a guideline for making appropriate decisions. Ukraine, as a candidate for accession to the bloc, has "pushed" the queue. This was announced by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell before the start of the informal EU summit in Granada, Spain.
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He emphasized that while 2030 is set as the planned date for expansion, it has no clear timeline.
The High Representative also responded to the statement by the President of the European Council Charles Michel that new members could join the EU only by 2030.
Borrell explained that the purpose of setting such a date was to mobilize political energy to start the enlargement process.
He also expressed confidence that Ukraine's application to join the EU would accelerate the enlargement process due to its active initiative.
"It has 'pushed' the queue, and the queue will move, and we will move faster," Borrell added.