“We need to focus now on how to support Ukraine pragmatically and quickly” Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany
Germany and other EU member states will support Ukraine in its European integration aspirations, but some procedures cannot be bypassed or accelerated, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Ukrinform reported.
Scholz recalled his own words that “Ukraine is a part of our European family.” But, he noted that President of France Emmanuel Macron was right when he said that the membership process was long and could take many years.
“There are no shortcuts to the European Union,” Scholz said, adding that it would be unfair to the Western Balkan countries that stay waiting to join the EU for several years.
At the same time, Scholz pledged to provide Ukraine with all possible support on its European integration path, in particular, regarding strengthening the system of governance and democracy.
“We need to focus now on how to support Ukraine pragmatically and quickly,” the Chancellor said, adding that the EU leaders would consult on how to do so, including at next week’s summit.
