EU leaders approve Ukraine accession talks, bypassing Orbán – POLITICO

EU leaders approve Ukraine accession talks, bypassing Orbán – POLITICO

European leaders have approved the opening of accession negotiations for Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel announced Thursday. The announcement comes at a critical time for Ukraine as its counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion stalled in recent weeks and $60 billion in aid from the U.S. is stuck in Congress. While accession talks are likely to … Read more

EU enlargement can combat Putin’s influence, France says – POLITICO

EU enlargement can combat Putin’s influence, France says – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The European Union should help countries stand up to Vladimir Putin by sending a clear message about their prospects for joining the EU, French Europe Minister Laurence Boone told POLITICO. The EU is preparing for a potential wave of expansion that could bring as … Read more