German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for German–Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin on April 14, 2026. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP PhotoGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine associate EU membership, which he said could help facilitate a deal to end the war with Russia.In a May 18 letter to EU leaders, viewed by The Epoch Times, Merz suggested that Ukraine could be allowed to participate in summits and ministerial meetings of the 27-nation bloc, without the ability to vote on decisions.
Germanys Merz Calls For Associate EU Membership for Ukraine
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