Reactions of European officials after the adoption of the decision to launch negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not participate in the decisive vote on EU enlargement
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola: This is a proud moment for Europe. For Ukraine. For Moldova. For everyone fighting for our values. For everyone looking to Europe as a beacon of hope. We kept our promises. We made history. Now we will write the future together.
This is a proud moment for Europe. For Ukraine. For Moldova.
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) December 14, 2023
For everyone fighting for our values. For everyone looking to Europe as a beacon of hope.
We kept our promises. We made history. Now we will write the future together. @ZelenskyyUa @sandumaiamd pic.twitter.com/HFVs8c1vb4
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen: „A strategic decision and a day that will remain engraved in the history of our Union Proud that we have lived up to our promises and delighted for our partners”.
Leaders have decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) December 14, 2023
A strategic decision and a day that will remain engraved in the history of our Union
Proud that we have lived up to our promises and delighted for our partners
German Chancellor: “A strong sign of support and perspective for Ukraine: In #EUCO we have just decided to start accession talks with Ukraine and also with Moldova. One thing is clear: these countries belong to the European family".
Ein starkes Zeichen der Unterstützung und eine Perspektive für die Ukraine: Im #EUCO haben wir gerade beschlossen, Beitrittsgespräche mit der #Ukraine und auch mit #Moldau zu beginnen. Klar ist: Diese Länder gehören zur europäischen Familie.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) December 14, 2023
Prime Minister of Hungary: "Ukraine is not ready to start negotiations, it is an irrational and incorrect decision under the current circumstances. Hungary did not participate in the vote, despite the insistence of the 26 partners"
Starting accession negotiations with #Ukraine is a bad decision. Hungary did not participate in the decision. pic.twitter.com/omYLSxefkI
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) December 14, 2023