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Ukraine's EU Reform Delays Threaten €5 Billion Funding

2/24/2026

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Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko (Ukraine) faces obstacles in advancing 11 reforms needed for EU membership, risking €5 billion in EU funding if late 2025 deadlines are missed.
Lawmakers attribute stall to a lack of political will and poor communication between the government and parliament, with reforms delayed by politicization and unclear IMF directives.
As the war continues, reform implementation becomes harder, with some reforms expected to occur only in peacetime.

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Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko (Ukraine) faces obstacles in advancing 11 reforms needed for EU membership, risking €5 billion in EU funding if late 2025 deadlines are missed.
Lawmakers attribute stall to a lack of political will and poor communication between the government and parliament, with reforms delayed by politicization and unclear IMF directives.
As the war continues, reform implementation becomes harder, with some reforms expected to occur only in peacetime.