Now, to complete the ratification process, the Agreement must still be ratified by the Government of the Netherlands, and then the document will be transferred to Brussels. After that, the association of Ukraine with the European Union will be approved by the Council of the EU, and the agreement will begin to operate in full, and not in the mode of temporary application, as it still operates.
As Vice-Premier for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Ivan Klimpush-Tsintsadze wrote on his social network page, Ukraine is grateful to the Dutch parliamentarians for a wise and far-sighted decision, which, she said, will benefit both countries and strengthen Europe.
The Vice-Premier also noted that when all formalities are over, the CA between Ukraine and the EU will become a full-fledged international treaty. This opens up a large window of opportunity for us and for the European Union. Must make the most of this, "she said..
Recall that the Lower House of the Parliament of the Netherlands on February 23 officially confirmed the ratification of the Association Agreement with Ukraine.
As reported by URA-Inform, previously Prime Minister Mark Rutte predicts support from the Netherlands-Senate of the Ukraine-EU Association on May 30.