Marta Kos

Indeed, you know, the war in Ukraine has changed so much in the enlargement process.

Again, enlargement is a top priority.

And Ukraine applying for the EU membership has also brought new energy in the accession process of the Western Balkans.

So Ukraine, of course, wants to become a member of the EU as soon as possible.

But there are rules, you know, you can't become in one night or in one month or in one year.

So it's a long process.

So

We have to find a solution how to gap the geopolitical needs, especially when we talk about the security of Europe on one hand, and on the other hand, the merit-based principle.

Yes, they are.

You know, they actually are working in the connection with the EU on three levels.

First is fighting the war, which is also fighting for us.

The second level is doing the transformation of the society.

and economy.

And the third part is accession process.

And this is very much connected.

Yes, indeed, even if the bombs are falling on Ukraine, they are advancing.

Sometimes it is not easy.

You know, the parliament is being there for six years.

Sometimes they deliver.

Sometimes it's difficult to deliver.