In the spring, the European Commission will preliminarily assess Ukraine's progress in implementing the seven recommendations needed to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership.. This was announced by the Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna.

According to her, such a decision is contained in the conclusions on the process of expanding the EU General Affairs Council.. It was accepted on December 13, 2022.

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“This is an important decision to ensure the high dynamics of the process of European integration of Ukraine, as well as preparations for the start of negotiations on membership,” said Olga Stefanyshina.

The Council of the EU noted the efforts that Ukraine has demonstrated in accelerating European integration, as well as significant progress in the reform process.

“The Council welcomes the reform efforts of Ukraine in such difficult times and encourages them to continue on this path,” the conclusion reads..

Also, the European Commission will develop a roadmap to facilitate Ukraine's access to the EU internal market within the framework of the association agreement.

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Recall, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmigal recently stated that Ukraine plans to implement the recommendations of the European Commission by the end of 2022, and next move on to negotiations on membership in the European Union..

For more details about the conditions that Ukraine must fulfill in order to join the EU and what awaits our country on the long road to European integration, read the article by Dmitry Shulga "