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EU Mulls Veto Suspension as Ukraine Demands Full Membership

5/26/2026

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EU officials are debating a suspension of veto rights for members, which would prevent candidates such as Montenegro from exercising veto power after accession.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed EU membership for Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, demanding full membership.
Analyst Engjellushe Morina said the veto suspension would act as a safeguard and template for treaties, while a poll shows 43% of French favor enlargement versus 48% opposition.

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EU officials are debating a suspension of veto rights for members, which would prevent candidates such as Montenegro from exercising veto power after accession.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed EU membership for Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected, demanding full membership.
Analyst Engjellushe Morina said the veto suspension would act as a safeguard and template for treaties, while a poll shows 43% of French favor enlargement versus 48% opposition.