Europa: EU weitet Beitrittsverhandlungen mit Ukraine und Moldau aus
Vertiefte Verhandlungen gelten als wichtiges Zeichen, dass sich die Reformanstrengungen lohnen. Andere Länder sind im Beitrittsprozess aber schon deutlich weiter.
The European Union is expanding its accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, according to representatives of the 27 member states meeting in Luxembourg. These talks will now include discussions on the single market and competitiveness and inclusive growth, as reported by the Irish EU presidency. The single market encompasses the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor; while competitiveness encompasses economic and tax policy, education, and research.
The decision to extend negotiations is seen as a significant signal that the countries' reform efforts are worthwhile. Ukraine, in particular, is putting tremendous effort into the negotiations. Within the negotiation process for EU membership, a candidate country must meet all prerequisites for membership, organized into 35 chapters grouped into six themes.
A conclusion to the talks is not expected to be reached anytime soon, as Ukraine, among other things, still has a long way to go in terms of fighting corruption according to experts.
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