The President of the European Council, Charles Michel announced that Ukraine and Moldova have been granted candidate status to the European Union. However how soon can formal membership be accorded and what is the process?  Dr Frederick Kliem, Research Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us its an arduous path ahead.

<p>The President of the European Council, Charles Michel announced that Ukraine and Moldova have been granted candidate status to the European Union. However how soon can formal membership be accorded and what is the process?  Dr Frederick Kliem, Research Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us its an arduous path ahead.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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