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  "path": "/german-chancellor-suggests-new-model-for-ukraines-participation-in-eu-280449",
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  "textContent": "German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as a temporary step towards membership in the bloc, Reuters reported. In a letter to EU leaders seen by Reuters, Merz suggested that Ukraine could be granted “associated member” status, which would allow Ukrainian officials to attend bloc meetings and […]\n\nThe post German Chancellor suggests new model for Ukraine’s participation in EU appeared first on Baltic News Network.",
  "title": "German Chancellor suggests new model for Ukraine’s participation in EU"
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