# Merz says Germany wants to accelerate Ukraine’s EU accession

https://mins.news/en/item/85569

- TASS, 2026-10-04 18:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2197423

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to speed up Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and is working with Brussels to give the process momentum. He said Berlin would discuss his proposal for Ukraine to receive “associate member” status. Ukraine has been an EU candidate since 2022, but negotiations do not guarantee membership or set a timetable.

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