German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed integrating Ukraine into EU institutions with an 'associate member' status without voting rights before Ukraine's full EU membership process is completed. Merz's proposal received varied reactions in Ukraine and internationally. Germany's proposal is compared to a similar model previously suggested for Turkey. The proposal aims to overcome the deadlock in the EU membership process and provide security guarantees to Ukraine. However, there are various questions regarding the political, technical, and legal feasibility of the proposal. Ukrainian historian Marta Gavrishko criticized the proposal on social media, sharing the view that it could be a disaster for Ukraine. The issue continues to be debated within the EU and Ukraine.