In June, EU ministers consider the European Commission's report on Ukraine

30.05.2023 16:20

Ukrinform

In June, European Affairs Ministers will consider the European Commission's verbal report on progress towards EU integration and the implementation of recommendations in this regard, which were given to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

Jessica Roswall, representative of the Swedish Presidency of the EU, Minister for European Affairs of Sweden, said this on Tuesday in Brussels before the EU Council of Ministers for General Affairs, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

The Swedish Minister noted that, during the informal meeting of EU ministers in Stockholm in June, they intend to receive information on the European Commission's verbal report on progress in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

She did not name a specific date for such a meeting and noted that this issue is currently being worked out at the level of working groups.

According to Rosvall, during today's meeting of the EU Council of Ministers for General Affairs, European officials will consider two main issues: preparations for the June European Council and hearings on the procedure for applying Article 7 of the EU agreement to Hungary and Poland, in the context of these countries' compliance with the rule of law.

The Swedish official said that as far as preparations for the European Council in June are concerned, the Swedish Presidency continues to work on new sanctions against Russia. They will also consider how to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the economy. In addition, leaders will receive an update on the work on migration.

She also added that the hearings (on Hungary and Poland - ed.) will be held in close contact with the European Commission and the European Parliament. It will be an opportunity for member states to ask questions and get answers on how the values of the European Union are being upheld in these two countries.

As reported earlier, the European Commission has announced its intention to present a preliminary "oral" report on the progress made by Ukraine in implementing the seven recommendations made to Ukraine after it was granted candidate status.

Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia will be included for the first time in the European Commission's general report on EU enlargement, which is usually published in October and covers the situation in all candidate countries.