No one has a chance to join the EU in the coming years - Chizhov

Russia's permanent representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said that he is waiting for the expansion of the EU in the coming years.

"No one has a chance to join the EU in the coming years. European Commission President Jean-Klod Yunker on this subject expressed quite clearly, saying that during the [action] of its mandate is no enlargement of the EU will not. A mandate from him until 2019. According to my observations, the element "rasshirencheskoy fatigue"As they say here, there. The European Union has not yet digested those he received as part of the last enlargement wave"- he said in an interview with Vladimir Chizhov "News".

As for Turkey or Ukraine, then, according to the diplomat, the adoption of the EU now would be strong, and perhaps excessive burden for European integration.

"If we talk about the small countries - there are also those who have registered as candidates and be recognized as such, - then the potential impact (on their accession to the EU) are less significant. But still I do not expect to expand the EU decisions in the coming years. Everything else - the conversation in the medium or long term more - concluded Vladimir Chizhov.

Earlier it was reported that the Turkish authorities expect to join the EU by 2023. This was stated by the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the EU, Selim Enel.

"In 2023 the Republic of Turkey will be 100 years. For my country's membership in the European Union would be a solemn wreath ", - said the permanent representative in an interview with German weekly Welt. However, he stressed that now the conditions for Turkey's accession to the EU is not the most favorable, but the situation can change quickly.