Ukraine's Challenging Journey to EU Membership
Senior EU officials have emphasized Ukraine's need to undertake significant reforms to secure EU membership, while Hungary's opposition remains a major hurdle. Amidst ongoing tensions, Ukraine's dedication to compliance with EU standards offers hope for accession, but challenges like rule-of-law adherence and intra-EU disagreement persist.
Senior European Union officials visiting Ukraine have warned Kyiv of the extensive reforms needed for EU membership, amid Hungary's resistance to the accession process. This comes as Ukraine grapples with aligning its laws with EU standards, a requisite for admission into the bloc.
The EU remains hopeful, viewing Ukraine as a future member by 2030, contingent upon the continuation of reforms. However, Hungary's objection, primarily over ethnic Hungarian rights in Ukraine, remains a major sticking point. Despite this, European officials continue to engage diplomatically, with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos actively working to ease tensions.
Beyond the immediate diplomatic obstacles, the broader challenges of reforming Ukraine's political and legal landscape persist. EU officials stress the necessity of full compliance with rule-of-law norms as essential for Ukraine's progress, reflecting a prevailing European commitment to facilitating Ukraine's eventual membership.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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