Von der Leyen and Michel: a good day for Europe
(ANSA) – BRUSSELS, JUN 23 – The European Council has formally given the green light to the granting of candidate countries for EU membership to Ukraine and Moldova, on the basis of the Commission’s recommendations. Green light also to the “European perspective” for Georgia.
“Today is a good day for Europe. Congratulations to President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. Your countries are part of our European family. And today’s historic decision by the leaders confirms this.” you then wrote the president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen in a tweet.
“Agreement. The European Union has just decided to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. A historic moment. Today marks a fundamental step on your way to the EU. Congratulations to Volodymyr Zelensky and Maia Sandu, to the Ukrainian and Moldovan people. Our future is together “. Charles Michel wrote it on Twitter.
“The European Union has decided to recognize Georgia’s European perspective and is ready to grant candidate status once outstanding priorities are addressed,” he added. (HANDLE).