«The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova». The President of the European Council Charles Michel announced it on Twitter.
«The Council - adds Michel - has granted candidate status to Georgia. And the EU will start negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once the necessary degree of compliance with the accession criteria has been achieved and has called on the Commission to report by March to make such a decision. A clear sign of hope for their people and for our continent."
Michel's announcement was followed by a post by Roberta Metsola, president of the EU Parliament: «Europe is Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe."
Kiev leader Volodymyr Zelensky rejoices: «This is a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe. A victory that motivates, inspires and strengthens", commented the Ukrainian president.
(Unioneonline/lf)
