EU Parliament Urges Ukraine to Have 'Observer' MEPs During Bloc Membership Wait
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has suggested that Ukraine and Moldova could become "observer" members of the European Parliament while they await formal accession into the European Union. Metsola believes that politically, if a country looks to Europe, then Europe should open its doors wide. Observer members would not have voting powers but would have seats in the institution. The decision on whether to formally open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova will be made at an EU summit in December. Metsola also emphasized the need for coherence and consistency in the EU's messaging on Israel.