“A strong signal of hope for the citizens of these two countries and for our continent,” Michel added on the X platform.
He welcomed Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky, welcomed the decision and described it as “a victory for Ukraine,” adding, “It is a victory for all of Europe.”
Before the European summit, a new opinion poll showed that the number of Europeans supported the possibility Ukraine's accession to the European Union More than the number of opponents to it, despite the costs and risks involved.
Opinion polls conducted in six EU member states indicated significant support for the accession of Kiev and, to a lesser extent, Moldova, after they were granted candidate status.
On November 8, the European Commission recommended the start of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
