The European commissioner for Enlargement made clear that nothing is missed, but everything is up to Kiev
by Emiliano Biaggio
The door remains open for Ukraine and any eventual association agreement with European Union lies in Kiev, said European commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fule, after his visit in the former sovietic republic. Europe will continue to provide assistance and to encourage a solution for the political crisis, but everything depends on Ukrainian authorities. Fule made clear the European Union has no intention to interfere in internal affairs of a sovereign country, reminding to Ukrainian leaders what are the conditions required to join a EU partnership. After critics realpolitik prevailed in Europe, with all the leaders who ruled sanctions out after have given the impression to choose for that option. Russian warnings and US criticism made clear for Europe that the an internal solution for Ukrainian problems is the only path. On Monday last foreign affairs council meeting produced a joint statement in which was written that European Union stand ready to offer all the aid necessary for facilitating a comprehensive political dialogue. At the same time was made clear by the twenty eight ministers that European Union is always ready to offer the opportunity for signing an association agreement. An approach confirmed by Fule. «Only one plan can work here: a Ukrainian plan agreed by Ukrainians and implemented swiftly». As Europe, added Fule, «we continue to support the peaceful political process, and we are ready to step up our efforts, together with international partners, to help Ukraine in dealing with difficult economic situation with reform agenda and assistance». To move toward what is considered by Fule the right direction for Ukraine «there is the need», first of all, to take «urgent» steps on constitutional reform, the formation of the new inclusive government, and ensuring free and fair elections. Secondly Ukraine has to nominate the remaining member of the Investigation Advisory Panel in order to guarantee more security and no impunity. «Time is not on your side», stated commissioner Fule. «But this is a Ukrainian process. A process, in which the future of this country and its people is at stake».
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The door remains open for Ukraine and any eventual association agreement with European Union lies in Kiev, said European commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fule, after his visit in the former sovietic republic. Europe will continue to provide assistance and to encourage a solution for the political crisis, but everything depends on Ukrainian authorities. Fule made clear the European Union has no intention to interfere in internal affairs of a sovereign country, reminding to Ukrainian leaders what are the conditions required to join a EU partnership. After critics realpolitik prevailed in Europe, with all the leaders who ruled sanctions out after have given the impression to choose for that option. Russian warnings and US criticism made clear for Europe that the an internal solution for Ukrainian problems is the only path. On Monday last foreign affairs council meeting produced a joint statement in which was written that European Union stand ready to offer all the aid necessary for facilitating a comprehensive political dialogue. At the same time was made clear by the twenty eight ministers that European Union is always ready to offer the opportunity for signing an association agreement. An approach confirmed by Fule. «Only one plan can work here: a Ukrainian plan agreed by Ukrainians and implemented swiftly». As Europe, added Fule, «we continue to support the peaceful political process, and we are ready to step up our efforts, together with international partners, to help Ukraine in dealing with difficult economic situation with reform agenda and assistance». To move toward what is considered by Fule the right direction for Ukraine «there is the need», first of all, to take «urgent» steps on constitutional reform, the formation of the new inclusive government, and ensuring free and fair elections. Secondly Ukraine has to nominate the remaining member of the Investigation Advisory Panel in order to guarantee more security and no impunity. «Time is not on your side», stated commissioner Fule. «But this is a Ukrainian process. A process, in which the future of this country and its people is at stake».
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