Ukraine's application for EU membership is scheduled for assessment in the November report.
On November 8, the executive body of the European Union is anticipated to present an evaluation of Ukraine's advancements in its bid to join the bloc.
As per Reuters, three officials have confirmed the announcement and the evaluation will be part of an annual report from the European Commission in Brussels. The report will provide insights into the progress of countries seeking EU membership in meeting essential economic and legal criteria, among other factors.
A decision on this matter is anticipated to be made during the European Union leaders' summit set for December 14 and 15, determining whether to initiate formal membership negotiations with Ukraine or not.
Kyiv submitted its application for EU membership on February 28, 2022, shortly after Russia commenced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On June 17 of the previous year, the Commission provided its assessments of the applications for EU membership from Ukraine, as well as Georgia and the Republic of Moldova.
After receiving the Commission's opinion, Ukraine was bestowed with a European perspective and officially granted candidate status on June 23, 2022, with unanimous agreements among the leaders of EU Member States.
The granting of Candidate status was contingent upon Kyiv fulfilling specific essential requirements. In a statement released at that time, the European Commission declared its intention to monitor the country's advancements in meeting these conditions and incorporate a report on the progress as part of its regular enlargement package.
Earlier today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine conveyed to European Union commissioners that the initiation of EU accession talks this year would serve as a significant source of motivation for Ukraine in its resistance against Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy made these remarks through a video address to a meeting of the College of the European Commission, emphasizing that Ukraine has been diligently working to promptly implement its seven recommendations.
Ukrainians have been and remain optimistic about the European Union. And our optimism is proved by how strongly the EU stands by its values and helps us defend our freedom and independence.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
As of August this year, temporary protection status was granted to almost 4.2 million individuals from non-EU countries who sought refuge in EU nations due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
As per a Eurostat report, the primary EU nations providing temporary protection to individuals from Ukraine were Germany (1,175,695 people, constituting 28% of the total), Poland (960,550, accounting for 23%), and Czechia (365,085, making up 9%).
As part of efforts to help refugees from Ukraine, the European Commission previously decided to activate the Temporary Protection Directive.