European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen threw her full support behind Ukraine joining the EU during her State of the Union speech.
Without providing much details, von der Leyen said that the bloc should consider changing the treaties that govern the EU membership ascension process, but added that the EU Parliament should “not wait for Treaty change to move ahead with enlargement,” suggesting that Brussels may seek to bypass objections of certain member states.
In the meantime, the EU chief said that the bloc will “be at Ukraine’s side every step of the way. For as long as it takes,” vowing to continue to pour millions into the war-torn country as well as extending the temporary protection of some four million Ukrainian refugees in Europe, including providing them with housing, healthcare, and access to jobs.
For Ukraine, she said that the EU will seek to send an additional 50 billion euros over the next four years for investment and reforms, which will “help build Ukraine’s future to rebuild a modern and prosperous country.” This is on top of 12 billion euros sent this year to keep wages flowing and pensions secure.
“We have seen the great strides Ukraine has already made since we granted them candidate status,” von der Leyen claimed, despite the burgeoning scandals surrounding corruption and war profiteering.
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