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The new pro-EU Ukrainian President will go to Brussels for talks in February (Photo: timoshenko.com.ua)

MEPs support Ukraine’s EU aspirations

The European Parliament has strongly supported the new Ukrainian leader’s hopes for closer relations with the EU.

MEPs voted on Thursday (13 January) by 467 votes to 19 in favour of a non-binding resolution calling for Ukraine to be given "a clear European perspective, possibly leading to EU membership".

They said it was now time to consider other forms of association with Ukraine besides the Neighbourhood Policy.

They also advocated relaxing visa requirements for Ukraine, ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The new pro-EU Ukrainian President will go to Brussels for talks in February (Photo: timoshenko.com.ua)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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