Merz ties Ukraine's EU bid to potential territorial concessions
TL;DR
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine’s European Union bid timeline is unrealistic while the country remains at war, suggesting that any path to membership could run alongside territorial concessions and even public referendums; he also floated observer status as a possible alternative, while EU leaders emphasize that accession is merit-based and requires unanimous approval.
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