Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Germany's Merz Doubts Ukraine's EU Entry by 2034
Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, is unsure if Ukraine can join the EU by 2034.
He thinks it won't happen while the EU's money plans are in place.
He said the most important thing right now is to stop the war.
He spoke after meeting with the Romanian President in Berlin.
EU's financial plans last until 2034.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed doubts about Ukraine's EU entry by 2034.
Merz stated that accession is unlikely to coincide with the EU's medium-term financial plans.
The top priority is ending the war in Ukraine, according to Merz.
Merz made the statements after a meeting with Romanian President Nicușor Dan in Berlin.
The EU's financial plans extend to 2034.
- Who
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- What
- Merz doubts Ukraine's EU entry by 2034.
- When
- On Friday.
- Where
- Berlin.
- Why
- Unclear if the accession would occur during the EU's financial planning period.
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EU Expansion Skepticism
Doubt is cast on Ukraine joining the EU by 2034.
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- Politician
- Friedrich Merz
- Country
- Germany
- Event
- Meeting with Romanian President
- EU Financial Plans
- Run to 2034
- Location
- Berlin