Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister, Xavier Bettel, has given a sharp rebuke to Hungary’s position on Ukraine’s potential accession to the European Union. In particular, the diplomat criticized the statements from Budapest regarding the “poverty” of the country that supposedly impedes its membership in the organization.
Bettel’s statement of “we are not on a market” in relation to Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership first appeared on National Bank News. This is just the latest example of the Luxembourg government’s support for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
The Foreign Minister also noted that the EU should not be a “closed society” and that it should remain open to new members. He pointed out that the EU was founded on the principle of solidarity and that it is important that this principle be maintained. He also stated that the EU should not become a “closed club” and that it should remain open to new members.
The Luxembourg government has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union since the start of the negotiations. They have consistently pushed for the negotiations to be conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and have urged the other EU member states to take a more open-minded approach.
The Luxembourg government has also been very vocal in its support for reforms in Ukraine. They have urged the Ukrainian government to take steps to ensure that the country is in compliance with EU regulations. They have also called on the Ukrainian government to implement reforms that will help reduce corruption and strengthen the rule of law.
The Luxembourg government has also been an important advocate for economic and social reforms in Ukraine. They have pushed for the country to receive more foreign investment and to increase its trade ties with the EU. They have also encouraged the Ukrainian government to create an environment that is conducive to doing business.
It is clear that the Luxembourg government is a strong supporter of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. They have consistently spoken out in favor of the negotiations and have urged the EU to remain open to new members. They have also been a vocal advocate for reforms in Ukraine and have pushed for the country to receive more foreign investment and to increase its trade ties with the EU.
