Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the "merit-based" nature of the multi-chapter accession process. #EuropeNews

Friedrich Merz is pushing for Ukraine to be inside inside the EU without 'further delays'

Bundeskanzler Merz fordert neuen EU-Status für Ukraine zur stärkeren Einbindung trotz Krieg und Wirtschaftskrise.