Austrian Chancellor opposes ‘preferential treatment’ for Kyiv in EU accession negotiations
- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later.
Vienna is presently opposed to starting talks on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said during a parliamentary session of the National Council’s EU Affairs Committee on Dec. 11.
Read also: EU should use all its capabilities to support Ukraine, says Borrell
“Ukraine and Moldova should be offered the prospect of EU membership as a sign of solidarity, but not the accelerated procedure. Austria will not agree to accession negotiations under the current conditions,” Nehammer said.
The EU countries agreed to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina the EU candidate country status on Dec.13, 2022.
Read also:
EU Commission President praises Ukraine’s impressive track record on EU reforms
Europeans open to Ukraine joining EU according to latest surgery
The European Commission officially recommended that formal accession talks begin with Ukraine and Moldova on Nov. 8.
The EU’s 27 heads of government are due to discuss the proposal at the EU Brussels summit on Dec. 14–15, although Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has repeatedly said he opposes opening negotiations with Kyiv.
We’re bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Support us with a one-time donation, or become a Patron!
Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine
