Ukraine will award the "Order of Europe" for assistance in joining the EU.
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Zelenskyy has come up with an unconventional way to reward his citizens and foreigners who have demonstrated their support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Ukraine, along with Moldova, received EU candidate status in 2022.
We are now approaching the completion of the first of six so-called European integration clusters, "External Relations." The experience of other countries shows that the accession process can take not just years, but decades. However, Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration in the Government of Ukraine, has assured that the opening of the remaining clusters should take place by the end of this year.
Today, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a law establishing a special state award—the "Order of Europe." Its creation was initiated by Zelenskyy.
The Parliamentary Press Service reports that the order will be awarded to Ukrainian citizens and foreigners for outstanding personal achievements in supporting Ukraine's strategic course toward full membership in the European Union. The award will also be presented for significant contributions to assisting Ukraine in strengthening its resilience in defending the independence and security of all of Europe, as well as for strengthening international cooperation in the interests of democracy, peace, good neighborliness, and the development of friendly relations between peoples.
Tomorrow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay another visit to Kyiv. EC Spokesperson Olof Gill announced her trip to Kyiv on July 15, but did not specify the purpose of the visit. If they hurry, von der Leyen could very well become the first recipient of the new Kyiv Clown Award.
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