Ukraine Takes Next Step on Path to EU Membership

The transcript discusses the European Union's decision to grant candidacy status to Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, highlighting the historic nature and political implications of this move. It emphasizes Ukraine's long-standing foreign policy goal of EU membership, accelerated by the ongoing war with Russia. The decision is seen as a significant political win for Ukraine, despite the lengthy process of transitioning from candidacy to full membership.

Which countries were granted the prospective of EU accession in the recent decision?

• Moldova, Belarus, and Georgia

• Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus

• Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia

• Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia

What was a significant factor that accelerated Ukraine's EU candidacy process?

• The French Presidency of the EU

• The economic growth of Ukraine

• The support from the United States

• The war in Ukraine

Who expressed that the war in Ukraine accelerated the EU candidacy decision?

• Vladimir Putin

• Volodymyr Zelensky

• Emmanuel Macron

• Angela Merkel

What is the main difference between being a candidacy country and a full member of the EU?

• Candidacy countries have voting rights in the EU

• Candidacy countries must adopt the Euro immediately

• Candidacy status is temporary and can be revoked

• Candidacy countries are not yet full members and the transition can take years

What does the EU candidacy status represent for Ukraine?

• A military alliance

• A political victory

• An economic burden

• A cultural exchange program