Ukraine officially receives EU's report on accession negotiations
Ambassador of EU to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova and PM of Ukaine Denis Shmyhal (photo: facebook.com/dshmyhal)
The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, handed over the European Commission's report to Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal, announced on Facebook the head of the Ukrainian government.
The report contains a recommendation to start accession negotiations.
"Officially received from Ambassador of the EU to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova the report of the European Commission on Ukraine within the EU Enlargement Package. The document recommends starting negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union," the Prime Minister wrote.
Shmyhal thanked the ambassador for cooperation during the implementation of necessary reforms. He emphasized the significance of the EU's assessment in the context of Ukraine's European course.
The head of the government reminded that in less than a year and a half, Ukraine has implemented a series of important reforms. The Cabinet also conducted a self-assessment of legislation.
"The next step is to prepare by the end of the year the National Program for the Adaptation of Ukrainian Legislation to EU Acquis. Every day, Ukraine is steadily approaching full EU membership," concluded Shmyhal.
Report of European Commission
It is worth noting that on November 8, the European Commission released a report on the progress of Ukraine and other candidate countries on the path to EU accession. The report included a recommendation to start negotiations on Ukraine's entry into the bloc.
According to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Ukraine has been able to implement 90% of the reforms expected by the EU.
The initiation of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union can be decided by the leaders of the bloc countries at the summit scheduled for December 14.
