Merz pushes special EU status for Ukraine that involves European Council participation and possible position in Europe’s top court

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on European Union leaders to consider giving Ukraine a new form of “associated membership” in a letter to leaders. Merz argued that Ukraine should be more greatly aligned with EU institutions immediately, even if full membership cannot be completed in the short term.

Source: Merz pushes special EU status for Ukraine that involves European Council participation and possible position in Europe’s top court