European Commision: This is a historic moment for our Union
The European Commission publishes information about the important issues discussed last week.
Presenting unchanged statement of the European Commission:
"On Wednesday, we recommended that the Council :
opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova,
grants Georgia the status of a candidate country,
opens EU accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is achieved.
Ukraine has completed over 90% of the necessary steps set out last year. Ukrainians are deeply reforming their country and are prepared for accession.
Moldova has undertaken significant reform efforts, despite constant destabilisation efforts against its democracy.
Important reform steps still need to be taken to mirror the genuine aspirations of the majority of its citizens to join our Union.
The country has taken a number of positive political and legal steps. However unconstitutional laws adopted in the Republika Srpska entity are concerning.
Enlargement is a unique opportunity both for the countries aspiring to join the European Union and for us.
It is a driver for peace and prosperity that makes our Union so special",- Declares European Commission