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EU leaders decide to open accession talks

The European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and asked the Council to adopt a negotiating framework once the specified reform steps were taken.

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The first ministerial accession conference followed in June 2024.

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EU leaders decide to open accession talks - Council record

www.consilium.europa.eu

Original Threadline summary of a Council document. Source: European Union, 2026; wording and translations adapted.

Published: 12/14/2023
Source checked: 9/21/2026

Revision 1 / Reviewed 9/21/2026

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