Politics

‘Out of the question’ – Germany’s Merz says Ukraine won’t join EU next year

Eric Kliszcz
 29.01.2026, 10:09
Merz said Ukraine’s fast accession to the EU is “not feasible”. Photo: RALF HIRSCHBERGER/Contributor/Getty Images
Merz said Ukraine’s fast accession to the EU is “not feasible”. Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The German leader said the EU and Ukraine can “slowly” be brought closer.