Ukraine is on the brink of joining the European Union. The upcoming fall will see EU countries deciding whether to start negotiations with Ukraine to kick off the membership process. MEP Henna Virkkunen sheds light on what this means for Ukraine and the EU.

According to Virkkunen, any decision to initiate membership negotiations requires unanimous approval from all EU countries. The negotiation process can be lengthy, potentially taking several years. Virkkunen emphasizes that it’s crucial for the standards for Ukraine’s potential EU membership to be kept high.

For more insights, viewers can watch the full interview in the video below.