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January 16 2025
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission submits first screening report to the European Council, with screening process expected to continue until autumn 2025.
November 13 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukrainian Government announces completion of screening for the first cluster of negotiation chapters.
June 25 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Accession negotiations formally begin, simultaneously with Moldova.
June 25 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Accession negotiations officially opened for Ukraine, simultaneously with Moldova, marking a significant milestone in Ukraine's efforts to align with Western nations and reduce Russian influence.
June 21 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Union officially decided to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine.
June 21 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Union agrees to start membership negotiations with Ukraine.
June 21 2024
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Union agreed to start membership negotiations with Ukraine.
December 14 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.
December 14 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Council decides to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.
November 8 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Commission released the 2023 enlargement package report, noting that four of the seven criteria for EU membership had been completed by Ukraine.
November 8 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission recommends opening accession negotiations with Ukraine.
September 22 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The fifth Candidate Check assessment was released, rating Ukraine's progress on the seven reforms at 8.1/10.
September 13 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine's future is 'in our Union' during her State of the European Union address.
June 22 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi provided an oral update on Ukraine's progress toward the seven reforms.
March 28 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Council President Charles Michel stated hope to open accession negotiations with Ukraine by the end of the year.
February 2 2023
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission publishes analytical report on Ukraine's alignment with EU acquis, completing the Opinion from June 2022.
June 23 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Council granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU accession, contingent on meeting seven required reforms.
June 23 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for immediate granting of candidate status to Ukraine, and the European Council officially granted Ukraine EU candidate status.
June 17 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Commission recommended that the European Council grant Ukraine candidate status for EU accession, listing seven required reforms to be implemented.
June 17 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission adopts Opinion on Ukraine's application for EU membership.
June 17 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Commission recommended that the European Council grant Ukraine candidate status for EU accession.
June 16 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Leaders of Germany, Italy, Romania, and France met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and called for immediate candidate status for EU membership for Ukraine.
May 9 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine responded to the second and final part of the legislative questionnaire.
May 9 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine responded to the EU membership legislative questionnaire.
April 17 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine responded to the first part of the legislative questionnaire for EU membership.
April 8 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission President von der Leyen visited Kyiv, met with President Zelenskyy, and presented the legislative questionnaire to begin Ukraine's application, offering to fast-track the process.
April 8 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented Zelenskyy with a legislative questionnaire regarding EU membership.
March 30 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
A poll by Rating Sociological Group finds 91% of Ukrainians support joining the European Union during the Russian invasion, a significant increase from 66.4% in February 2015.
March 25 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
European Union Member States supported Ukraine's European aspirations and requested the European Commission to provide conclusions on Ukraine's EU membership application.
March 10 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The Council of the European Union requested the European Commission's opinion on Ukraine's EU membership application.
March 7 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
A survey by Ifop reveals strong support for Ukraine's EU accession in several European countries, with 92% support in Poland, 71% in Italy, 68% in Germany, and 62% in France.
March 1 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Parliament almost unanimously voted to support Ukraine's candidate status for European Union membership.
March 1 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Parliament recommended Ukraine be made an official candidate for EU membership, voting 637 in favour, 13 against, and 26 abstained.
February 28 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine officially submitted a letter of application for EU membership, with President Zelenskyy requesting immediate admission under a special procedure.
February 28 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine applied for European Union membership four days after being invaded by Russia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requesting immediate admission under a 'new special procedure'.
February 27 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Slovenian and Polish prime ministers proposed a plan for Ukraine's rapid integration into the EU by 2030 in a letter to European Council president Charles Michel.
February 26 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Polish president Andrzej Duda called for Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU.
February 24 2022
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Russia invaded Ukraine, which led to Ukraine's membership application to the European Union.
July 23 2020
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine created the Lublin Triangle, a platform aimed at supporting Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
February 21 2019
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine amended its Constitution to enshrine the strategic course for EU and NATO membership in the Basic Law.
September 1 2017
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area and the Association Agreement fully came into force.
July 13 2017
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Ukraine-EU summit in Kyiv completed the ratification of the Association Agreement and established a visa-free regime between Ukraine and the European Union.
January 1 2016
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with Ukraine was provisionally applied.
2014
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Union–Ukraine Association Agreement was signed following a revolution in Ukraine and the overthrow of President Viktor Yanukovych.
May 2014
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
Public opinion poll shows 81% support for EU membership in West Ukraine, and only 19% support in Eastern Ukraine.
February 27 2014
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
The European Parliament passed a resolution recognizing Ukraine's right to apply for EU membership, provided it adheres to democratic principles and respects human rights.
July 2012
Accession of Ukraine to the European Union
A poll reveals that 74% of residents in West Ukraine support EU membership.

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