We sat down with EU ministers and ministers from our candidates to discuss protecting our democracies under the European Democracy Shield.
It's great to work alongside Commissioner @EUCssrMcGrath on it and I'm grateful he sees the importance of bringing our enlargement partners
Marta Kos
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Marta Kos
@MartaKosEU
European Commissioner for Enlargement.
🇪🇺 Curious, optimistic, never giving up.
- The Republic of Moldova is on the move. The formal opening of the first negotiating cluster on the fundamentals is a major step forward. It brings Moldova into the next stage of its EU accession path. Hard work, patience, and perseverance have brought the recognition by all 27
- Our determination to bring Ukraine inside the EU has never been greater. On Mega-Monday for enlargement, we officially opened the first negotiating cluster: the fundamentals of our Union. Ukraine has already achieved immense progress, despite Russia’s brutal agression. As our
- Mega-Monday for enlargement has also been about our frontrunner Montenegro. Montenegro has closed two more negotiation chapters, bringing the total to 16 out of 33. We are almost halfway. This is a moment to celebrate, but also a spark to ignite progress on the remaining
- Europe needs to unite behind a candidate for the next High Representative who will put Bosnia and Herzegovina first. The priority should be to help Bosnia and Herzegovina build the capacity to make its own decisions, without international supervision, and move forward on its EU00:00
- I spoke on the phone with Ukrainian Prime Minister @Svyrydenko_Y ahead of today’s opening of Ukraine’s first negotiation cluster. We celebrated this important step, but I also expressed my horror at Russia’s latest attack, including on one of the most historic churches in Kyiv.
- We strongly condemn Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine. They killed rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded civilians in Kyiv and set fire to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most important religious sites. The timing says it all. On the day Ukraine opens its first negotiation
- Today is Mega-Monday for EU enlargement. First, Ukraine and Moldova will take their biggest step since the decision to start EU accession negotiations in 2023. We will also close two more chapters with Montenegro, bringing it close to half of all chapters closed. It’s a day00:00
- Russia continues to intensify pressure on Armenia, trying to influence the country away from the democratic choice made by its people in the last elections. I met Foreign Minister @AraratMirzoyan ahead of tomorrow’s Foreign Affairs Council, where we will discuss with Member
- On Monday, Ukraine and Moldova will take their biggest step since opening EU accession negotiations in 2023. Congratulations to both countries for their dedication and devotion to the European path. Tonight’s decision by Member States to give the green light to opening the
- Ireland’s own EU story shows what Europe can do for peace when it brings countries closer together. Great meeting with Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD in Dublin. At a time when EU accession negotiations with our frontrunners are accelerating, I welcome Ireland’s strong support for
- The Irish Presidency will come at a crucial moment for EU enlargement. In Dublin, I met Minister of State @ThomasByrneTD and Minister @HMcEntee to discuss how the Irish Presidency can help move the accession process forward. Together with @Ireland2026eu, we will support our
- Marta Kos repostedThank you, Commissioner @MartaKosEU for your visit to 📍Kyiv & unwavering support of Ukraine's 🇪🇺 future. As we stand on the threshold of opening Cluster 1, the focus is increasingly shifting from preparation to implementation. The progress we make on reforms, particularly in the
