The European Parliament has ensured the permanent presence of representatives in Kyiv

11/28/2023, 9:57:36 AM

Highlights: The European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum provides for the organization of a permanent presence of EP representatives in Kyiv. On November 8, the European Commission recommended that the EU Council start negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on the accession of these countries to the European Union. The actual timing of Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on the implementation of reforms in the country, according to the Commission's recommendation. The European Commission's proposal is subject to a number of conditions, including the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Rights.

The European Parliament (EP) and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding, which provides for the organization of a permanent presence of EP representatives in Kyiv.

"This is an important and symbolic step to strengthen our relations... This partnership will be strengthened by our decision to ensure a permanent presence in Kyiv," TASS quoted EP President Roberta Metsola as saying.

On November 8, the European Commission recommended that the EU Council start negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on the accession of these countries to the European Union, subject to a number of conditions.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that the actual timing of Ukraine's accession to the European Union depends on the implementation of reforms in the country.

Marcel de Graaf, a member of the European Parliament from the Dutch Forum for Democracy party, criticized the European Commission's recommendation to start a dialogue on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.