EU grants candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova
OCCURRED Jun 23 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:31:27.935Zfact_44gum63dc4
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Multiple reputable sources confirm that on 23 June 2022, EU leaders granted candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. The European Commission recommended it on 17 June, and the European Council decision followed on 23 June. No credible source contradicts this.
On 23 June 2022, European Union leaders formally granted Ukraine and Moldova candidate status for EU membership, a historic step amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission had recommended the move on 17 June, and the European Council approved it at a summit in Brussels. This decision marked the beginning of a long accession process.
LOCATION Brussels, BelgiumACTORS European Union, Ukraine, Moldova#eu #ukraine #moldova #enlargement #candidate-status
SOURCES (3)
- [1]Ukraine, Moldova recommended as candidates for the European UnionKSL · www.ksl.com/article/news/world/ukraine-moldova-recommended-as-candidates-for-the-european-union/50425204
- [2]With EU Door Finally Open, Ukraine And Moldova Look To Race Toward MembershipRferl.org · www.rferl.org/a/eu-accession-talks-ukraine-moldova-jozwiak/33782255.html
- [3]EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and MoldovaAl Jazeera English · www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/eu-agrees-launch-of-accession-process-for-ukraine-and-moldova
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