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Merz's plan of 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine gets mixed reception

Euronews · May 21, 2026, 4:10 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the "merit-based" nature of the multi-chapter accession process.

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