Brussels, Belgium, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'

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2026-05-21

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen by AFP Thursday said. The plan -- first floated by Merz with EU counterparts last month -- would see Ukraine's leader attend the bloc's summit but not be able to cast a vote. Kyiv would have a representative at the top table of the EU's executive, the Europ......

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