Exclusive: Mounting concern in Brussels over Ukraine’s reform backslide
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine's progress on key reforms required for EU funding and membership has slowed significantly, risking €5 billion in EU financial aid, with 11 reforms uncompleted in late 2025 and more expected to be missed in early 2026.
- The reform slowdown is attributed to political challenges within Ukraine’s parliament, poor government communication, unclear EU expectations, and the difficulties of implementing reforms amid ongoing war conditions.
- Ukraine’s ruling party, despite holding a parliamentary majority, struggles to pass necessary legislation due to internal dissent, absenteeism, and competing interests, complicating efforts to meet reform deadlines tied to international funding.
- European officials emphasize that EU accession remains merit-based, requiring full reforms despite geopolitical challenges, and warn that failure to maintain reform momentum could
