A bit of a marathon episode this week, but it reflects the topic: Ukraine’s EU integration 🇪🇺🇺🇦
This should get you up to speed on the opening of cluster 1 next week, thanks to our guest @powers.eurosky.social who did a great job explaining the technicalities !
"We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions."
"We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on whic...
The week closes with the European Council summit on June 18–19. Zelensky addresses EU leaders directly, invited by Council President Antonio Costa.
Accession progress is expected to be endorsed.
#EuropeanCouncil
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June 15 marks a historic milestone: Ukraine formally opens negotiations on the first EU accession cluster, "Fundamentals", in Luxembourg.
#Hungary lifted its veto. More clusters are expected to open in July, ahead of the original schedule.
#EUEnlargement
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EU foreign ministers meet for the Foreign Affairs Council on June 15. Watch for the 21st sanctions package: Russian energy price freeze through end-2026, new crypto and financial services restrictions, and visa bans for Russian soldiers.
#EUSanctions
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Ukraine's EU accession takes a historic step forward this week as the "Fundamentals" cluster formally opens in Luxembourg. G7 leaders gather in France with Zelensky expected.
What else to watch next week? 👇🧵
#KIweekahead #UkraineUpdate
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The G7 summit in France (June 15–17) is the diplomatic centerpiece of the week. Zelensky is expected to attend at Macron's invitation. The backdrop: recent Ukrainian battlefield gains and stalled Moscow talks held by ambassadors from the UK, Germany, and France.
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