Tag: EU enlargement

Ukraine Rejects EU ‘Associate Membership’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on April 14, 2026 | Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a proposal for special EU associate status and renewed calls for full membership, saying Ukraine should have equal rights and a complete role within the bloc.

Germany, Greece to Boost Defence Cooperation

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (L) and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis hold a joint press conference following their meeting | Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Germany plans to expand defence cooperation with Greece, focusing on joint procurement and maritime defence. Talks also addressed EU policy, regional tensions with Turkey, and security issues in the eastern Mediterranean.