Ukraine’s aspirations to join the European Union by 2027 have been deemed unrealistic by EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Margherita Kosa. Speaking at a recent event, Kosa emphasized that peace is a prerequisite for any potential membership.
Kosa acknowledged Ukraine’s significant role as a partner in innovation, defense, and other strategic sectors that enhance global competitiveness. However, she made it clear that the timeline for Ukraine’s EU accession remains uncertain.
“Everyone in this room knows that Ukraine cannot become an EU member by January 1, 2027. First, peace is essential – that is crucial – and then reforms must be implemented. Investors will only come to Ukraine when they can safely earn a profit on their investments,” Kosa stated.
Ukraine formally applied for EU membership shortly after the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelensky signing the application on February 28, 2022.
Recently, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, noted that some EU member states are keen to assess the effectiveness of Ukraine’s reforms before proceeding with membership discussions. He stressed that Ukraine cannot afford to wait two decades for the situation to stabilize.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed support for Ukraine’s EU membership ambitions but indicated that Balkan countries are currently prioritized for accession. He did not specify which nations are involved in this queue.
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EU Commissioner Margherita Kosa has stated that Ukraine's goal of joining the EU by 2027 is not feasible, citing the need for peace and reforms first. Meanwhile, discussions about Ukraine's EU membership continue amid varying opinions from EU member states.