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Germany's Merz proposes EU task force on Ukraine’s "associate membership"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed that the heads of the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Council create a special task force as soon as possible to examine the possibility of granting Ukraine the status of an "associated member" of the European Union.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Anastasia Protz

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights. He stressed that he still wanted Ukraine to eventually become a "full member."

Germany's Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but without voting powers.

By FRANCE 24

Germany urges the EU to offer Ukraine 'associate membership' and boost talks with Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants the EU to consider offering “associate membership” to Ukraine

By Lorne Cook and Geir Moulson

Green Packaging Firm Partners with Software Company for EU’s New Rules on Recyclables

Germany’s Merz pitches ‘associate’ EU membership for Ukraine - The Straits Times

Germany’s Merz pitches ‘associate’ EU membership for Ukraine  The Straits Times

Why the EU’s new aviation policy could reignite debate on carbon markets

By Arav Shah

EU talks on 'return hubs' migration reform go into second day

EU talks on 'return hubs' migration reform go into second day

Half of Cyprus firms adopt e-business tools in 2025

Cyprus recorded a 51 per cent uptake of e-business applications in 2025, placing it close to the European Union average, according to a report from Eurostat. Across the EU, just over half of enterprises, 53 per cent, used specialised e-business software, including enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and business intelligence tools. The figures highlight […]

Korea, EU discuss ways to expand supply chain cooperation - Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea, EU discuss ways to expand supply chain cooperation  Korea JoongAng Daily

Germany's Merz touts special EU associate membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine 'associate member' status in the EU without voting rights while Kyiv pursues full membership, according to a letter s...

Ukraine urges EU to stop re-export schemes used to circumvent sanctions on Russia

The sharp increase in exports of certain goods from the EU to Central Asia and the Caucasus indicates systematic re-export of products to Russia. In this context, Ukraine is calling on the European Union to make more active use of mechanisms to counter the circumvention of sanctions.

NATO, EU chiefs show support for Baltic states in wake of Russia drone accusations

The NATO and European Union leaders have both fully backed Estonia following Russian accusations of it aiding Ukrainian drone strikes on its territory. Mark Rutte, Ursula von der Leyen back Baltic states in wake of Russia drone accusations.