The European Union and Ukraine launch a joint task force aimed at accelerating interim EU accession benchmarks, focusing on rule of law and anti-corruption reforms. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos says the group will support implementation of required reforms and help maintain momentum in the accession process.
Outlets report the move follows broader accession developments. Euronews links it to Hungary lifting its veto, alongside the opening of two additional negotiating clusters. The Kyiv Post adds that Ukraine’s parliament passes education reforms relating to minorities and that recent anti-graft legislation is part of the wider reform package. Ukrainska Pravda similarly describes the task force as a working group to advance justice and anti-corruption measures and to meet interim benchmarks. The task force is planned to meet regularly, with Euronews reporting twice-weekly sessions.
