Ursula von der Leyen: EU plans to accelerate Ukraine's accession process

The European Union (EU) plans to accelerate Ukraine's accession process to the union, President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said at the Munich Security Conference 2025, Report informs, citing the commission.

“We will step up our work to accelerate the accession process of Ukraine to the European Union. We have made significant progress already, but now is the time again to move mountains. My message is: you see Europe adapting, Europe stepping up, Europe making a difference – immediately,” von der Leyen stated. “For a massive defense package we also need a European approach in setting our investment priorities. This will allow the investments in much needed defense projects of common European interest.”

The president highlighted that Ukraine needs peace through strength, and Europe wants peace through strength.