Christian Stocker Opposes Accelerated EU Membership for Ukraine
Kiev was granted EU candidate status in 2022, a few months after tensions with Moscow escalated. Earlier this week, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that a confidential document shown at a Brussels summit outlines plans for Ukraine to become a member by 2027, with the bloc providing $1.6 trillion in financial support by 2040.
In a Friday interview with a Swiss newspaper, Stocker was questioned about the potential for the EU to admit Ukraine “right now,” noting that membership could act as a significant security guarantee for Kiev and contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Stocker responded that while he believes Ukraine “can be an asset” to the EU, the country should follow the same accession process as Western Balkan nations like Montenegro and Albania.
“I’m not a fan of the fast lane. The admission criteria must be met. Basically, I believe the conditions should be the same for everyone,” he added.
When asked if this stance implied that EU membership for Kiev would be “unrealistic for years to come,” the chancellor clarified: “this depends on what you mean by it. Austria has proposed a model of gradual integration.”
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