EU Accession Talks for Moldova, Ukraine Hailed as 'Reference Point'
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- Nicușor Dan welcomed the EU's decision to open accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine.
- He described the moment as a "reference point" for the EU's expansion process.
- Romania pledges continued expertise and support for both neighboring countries throughout their European integration journey.
Nicușor Dan, the President, has lauded the European Union's decision to commence accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. He characterized the development as a significant "reference point" in the history of the EU's enlargement.
A reference day for the history of the European Union's expansion! The 27 member states have agreed to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, by opening the first cluster dedicated to fundamental values.
"A reference day for the history of the European Union's expansion! The 27 member states have agreed to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, by opening the first cluster dedicated to fundamental values," Dan stated. He emphasized Romania's consistent support for its neighbors since the process began and pledged ongoing assistance with expertise and multisectoral aid.
Romania has supported the neighboring states since the beginning of this process and will continue to stand by them with expertise and multisectoral support throughout their European journey.
The announcement follows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's confirmation that EU member states agreed to open the first set of accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova. Dan expressed optimism, stating, "A united Europe, which expands its space of democracy, security, and prosperity, is a stronger and more competitive Europe. The future of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine is in the European family."
A united Europe, which expands its space of democracy, security, and prosperity, is a stronger and more competitive Europe. The future of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine is in the European family.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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