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EU member states rejected a European Commission “reversed membership” idea for Ukraine, which would grant formal entry first, while postponing key rights and benefits, such as voting power, cohesion funds, and farm subsidies.
This was reported by Euronews on March 5.
EU ambassadors raised objections during the discussion at the dinner with the Commission on March 4, several diplomats told Euronews.
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The officials viewed the concept as a risk to the credibility of the accession process, describing the dinner as an attempt to restore “political realism.”
Because President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been asking for a “clear date,” with 2027 described as a target, the EU also questioned setting a fixed timeline for accession in peace talks.
“We indeed want a fast track for membership,” Zelenskyy remarked.
The report also cited Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urging caution on enlargement. “We are very open-minded to look into broader support for these countries, but moving too fast is not the way to move forward.”
He also argued it was “too early” to set a date for Ukraine’s enlargement.
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Earlier, it was reported that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine’s accession to the EU would be a key security guarantee against Russia and strengthen Europe’s long-term stability.
She said bringing Ukraine into the bloc would also support Europe’s prosperity and resilience by anchoring Ukraine within shared rules and institutions.
Von der Leyen framed enlargement as a strategic investment, arguing Ukraine’s membership would reinforce the EU’s security architecture alongside other support for Kyiv.
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