EUROPEAN UNION CANDIDATE STATUS

June 29, 2022

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to grant European Union candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. The European Parliament also approved EU candidacy for Georgia.

About:

  • European Council President Charles Michel made the announcement after discussions among leaders of the EU's 27 member states.
  • In order to join the 27-member EU bloc, the three countries will be required to carry out a series of political and economic reforms.
  • The European Council, which comprises the heads of all 27 EU governments, would have the final vote on Ukraine’s membership.