Story perspectives

Ukraine's EU Membership Bid Faces Resistance, Seeks 2027 Accession

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukraine's bid for expedited membership faces resistance from EU governments, including France and Germany, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks a 2027 accession.
Taras Kachka, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, proposed safeguards addressing reform and anti-corruption concerns.
Analysts say a treaty could be signed next year, but the concept of "reverse enlargement" lacks broad support.
EU officials expect full accession within a few years to be unlikely and favor gradual integration into EU programs.

1 of 1

Story summary

Ukraine's bid for expedited membership faces resistance from EU governments, including France and Germany, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks a 2027 accession.
Taras Kachka, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, proposed safeguards addressing reform and anti-corruption concerns.
Analysts say a treaty could be signed next year, but the concept of "reverse enlargement" lacks broad support.
EU officials expect full accession within a few years to be unlikely and favor gradual integration into EU programs.