Ukraine needs to accelerate reforms to meet its EU accession goal, bloc’s executive says
Brussels says Kyiv must move faster on judicial and anti-corruption changes as it seeks to keep its 2028 accession timetable on track.
- On Wednesday, the European Commission released its annual report, designating Ukraine a 'frontrunner' for European Union membership while signaling that Kyiv must accelerate reforms to meet its 2028 negotiation deadline.
- Despite the 'most difficult circumstances brought by Russia's war of aggression,' the Ukrainian government remains steadfast in its commitment to European integration, viewing membership as essential for long-term prosperity and security.
- The 109-page document highlights 'limited progress' on rule-of-law reforms, noting that anti-corruption frameworks remain largely stagnant while public funding for 'Yedyni Novyny' reached $32.9 million despite declining public trust.
- While the Commission remains committed to supporting Ukraine's objectives, it explicitly noted that Moldova is currently advancing more quickly on necessary reforms, signaling that Kyiv must accelerate its pace substantially.
- Brussels is actively pitching Ukraine's 'potential' in critical raw materials, energy, and defense production, stressing that the country is 'already contributing' to the bloc's defense readiness and response to hybrid threats.
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