European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), said on Friday that they support the organization to consider war-ravaged Ukraine as a potential member.
“The Commission recommends that Ukraine be given the perspective to become a member of the European Union. It should be granted candidate status on the understanding that steps are taken in a number of areas,” the commission wrote in an opinion.
Ukraine has a strong macroeconomic record, demonstrates resilience with macroeconomic and financial stability, and has gradually approximated to criteria of the EU community, the executive body elaborated.
However, the former Soviet Union country does need to continue “ambitious structural economic reforms.”…