European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos notes Ukraine's strong case for EU membership as nations advance key negotiating chapters.

Four candidate nations made significant progress in European Union membership talks in Brussels, with Ukraine and Moldova opening crucial new negotiating clusters. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that the case for Ukraine’s EU membership is "very strong," particularly regarding security and defense policy. At a recent conference, Kos spoke alongside Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, Taras Kachka, emphasizing that the process helps build the continent's security architecture. Ukraine and Moldova advanced by opening Cluster 6, which covers external relations and defense. Additionally, Montenegro and Albania provisionally closed several negotiating chapters, signaling alignment on specific policy areas. The advancement follows a previous deadlock caused by former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s objections. While the technical work continues, Kos stressed that future progress depends on the commitment of national leaders. The negotiations underscore the geopolitical imperative to strengthen European stability against external threats.

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