BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union executive will recommend on Wednesday that the bloc opens membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova once they meet outstanding conditions, two EU officials said on Monday.
Both officials – one who saw a draft report by the European Commission ahead of its publication and one who is familiar with its contents – said the recommendations meant formal negotiations with Kyiv and Chisinau could start next year.
They added the Commission’s enlargement report – which will also cover progress towards membership by other EU hopefuls – was still to be finalised before official publication.
(Reporting by Gabriela Baczynska, Editing by Andrew Gray)
