Event Brief
UPDATED May 21, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
May 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Merz proposes interim EU membership for Ukraine
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Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz pitches interim EU membership for Ukraine without voting rights.
WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Proposed granting Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights while aiming for full membership later
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 7:39 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz proposed the arrangement as an interim step toward Ukraine eventually becoming a full EU member
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