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news Dw English 2026-05-21

Germany Proposes 'Associate' EU Membership for Ukraine Without Voting Rights

German leader Friedrich Merz suggested Ukraine be granted interim EU membership without voting rights, emphasizing it's a step towards eventual full membership.

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