The News in Brief
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Negotiations on Accession of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova to EU Should Begin by End of 2023, Charles Michel says
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, during his visit to Moldova, said that negotiations on the accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to the European Union should begin by the end of the year.
"The European Commission should publish the next report on the accession process to the European Union, concerning the European perspective for Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia, as well as the Western Balkans. I would like to confirm that I intend to raise this issue before the European Council by the end of the year.
This means that by the end of the year, the Council should make a decision on the issue of starting the process of negotiations on joining the European Union with these countries. This will be a political decision, taking into account the report that the European Commission will prepare.
I sincerely hope that a positive decision will be possible by the end of the year", said Charles Michel.
President Salome Zourabichvili meets with Princess Victoria of Sweden
The President of Georgia met with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Salome Zurabishvili hosted the Swedish princess in Orbeliani Palace.
As reported by the Swedish Embassy, Princess Victoria's visit to Georgia will last until March 30. The mentioned visit is carried out during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, during the first half of 2023.
"The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia is a prime example of how EU civilian CSDP missions can help ensure stability, promote security and build confidence in the countries where they are active. With her visit to Georgia, the Crown Princess also wants to highlight the long-standing ties between our countries and peoples. friendship and partnership," the statement reads.
Negotiations on Accession of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova to EU Should Begin by End of 2023, Charles Michel says
"The European Commission should publish the next report on the accession process to the European Union, concerning the European perspective for Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia, as well as the Western Balkans. I would like to confirm that I intend to raise this issue before the European Council by the end of the year.
This means that by the end of the year, the Council should make a decision on the issue of starting the process of negotiations on joining the European Union with these countries. This will be a political decision, taking into account the report that the European Commission will prepare.
I sincerely hope that a positive decision will be possible by the end of the year", said Charles Michel.
President Salome Zourabichvili meets with Princess Victoria of Sweden
As reported by the Swedish Embassy, Princess Victoria's visit to Georgia will last until March 30. The mentioned visit is carried out during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, during the first half of 2023.
"The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia is a prime example of how EU civilian CSDP missions can help ensure stability, promote security and build confidence in the countries where they are active. With her visit to Georgia, the Crown Princess also wants to highlight the long-standing ties between our countries and peoples. friendship and partnership," the statement reads.