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Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

Euronews · May 21, 2026, 8:36 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".

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