German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine is unlikely to join the European Union before 2034, after meeting with Romanian President Nicusor Dan.
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Ukraine is unlikely to join the European Union before the end of the bloc's next budget cycle in 2034
Germany's priority is to end Russia's war against Ukraine and focus on the country's long-term reconstruction
Germany's highest priority is to do everything possible to end Russia's full-scale war, after which reconstruction of Ukraine can be discussed
The reconstruction process will be linked to Ukraine's eventual EU membership, but it will take several years
As long as Ukraine is under attack by Russia and remains at war with it, EU accession is impossible
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