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19.06.2022

BR24 - Should Ukraine join the EU?

France expert Yann Wernert talks to experts in the BR24 podcast "1 topic, 3 heads" about the EU accession candidates Ukraine and Moldova after the visit of the heads of state from Germany, France, Italy and Romania.

Thursday was arguably a historic date for Ukraine, but also for the European Union. German Chancellor Scholz, French President Macron, Italian Prime Minister Draghi and Romanian President Johannis declared they were in favour of Ukraine and Moldova becoming EU candidates. But is it a good idea to admit Ukraine to the EU? Aren't there enough problems now with 27 member states? Host Jean-Marie Magro talks about this in this episode with ARD Kiev correspondent Rebecca Barth and Yann Wernert from the Jacques Delors Centre.

Hear the full episode in German here.