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Germany and France Float More Opportunities to Selected EU Accession Countries

TEC News June 4, 2026

A new proposal suggests that candidate members could dabble in miscellaneous aspects of the Brussels bloc after making minimal commitments.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky react at the end of a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on April 14, 2026.

Merz Pushes “Associate Member” Plan To Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Integration

TEC News / AFP May 21, 2026

Under the plan, Ukraine could also appoint a non-voting representative to the European Commission and send delegates to the European Parliament.