European People's Party Calls for Ukraine's EU Accession to Ensure Security Guarantees

Strategic Insights -

In a move to boost Ukraine's security, the European People's Party (EPP) has emphasized the importance of Ukraine's place among the Member States of the European Union. EPP officials believe this would serve as a credible security guarantee while strengthening the EU's geopolitical resilience. The party has called on Ukraine to strengthen reforms, particularly safeguarding the independence of anti-corruption institutions and refraining from political censorship. Meanwhile, the EPP Group stresses that Europe should act as a security guarantor for Ukraine, providing clear and practical support for its fight against Kremlin aggression.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EPP Group believes that Ukraine's EU accession is a path to peace and prosperity for the country and a strategic response to Russia's aggression.
  • Ukraine should strengthen reforms, especially safeguarding the independence of anti-corruption institutions and refraining from political censorship.
  • The EPP Group calls on Ukraine's politicians to remain united and guided by a sense of firm political unity in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression.
  • Europe should act as a security guarantor for Ukraine, providing clear and practical support for its fight against Kremlin's tanks, rockets, and disinformation.
  • Andrzej Halicki, MEP, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group for Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of defending Ukraine's democratic culture, commitment to the rule of law, and respect for humanitarian and fundamental rights.
  • Ukraine's security is a crucial part of Europe's own security, and the EU and its Member States must remain Ukraine's primary strategic allies and reinforce their leadership role in supporting Ukraine's fight for sovereignty, peace, and justice.

Statistics:

  • The EPP Group considers the years 2023 and 2024 to be extremely important for the relationship between the European Union and Ukraine.
  • Ukraine has been undergoing reforms, but there is a need to strengthen these efforts, especially in safeguarding the independence of anti-corruption institutions.
  • The EPP Group believes that Europe's security is closely linked to Ukraine's security, with Ukraine's sovereignty, peace, and justice being crucial for Europe's own security.

Sources:

  • Michael Gahler, MEP, Spokesman on Foreign Affairs for the EPP Group, statement on Ukraine's EU accession, (no date provided)
  • Andrzej Halicki, MEP, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group for Foreign Affairs, statement on supporting Ukraine's reform efforts, (no date provided)