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  "path": "/articles/news-corner/merz-ukraine-proposal-associate-member-fico-criticizes/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-21T15:59:34.000Z",
  "site": "https://europeanconservative.com",
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    "associate member",
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  "textContent": "Under the plan, Ukraine could also appoint a non-voting representative to the European Commission and send delegates to the European Parliament.",
  "title": "Merz Pushes “Associate Member” Plan To Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Integration"
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