Ukraine will not be able to join the European Union for many years due to extensive corruption

On the path to Ukraine’s membership in the EU, there are numerous challenges. Therefore, the process of Eurointegration will take many years, reports NHK.

One of the main obstacles is corruption. According to a ranking measuring the level of corruption among politicians and civil servants, Ukraine ranks 104th out of 180 countries. The European Commission has urged Kyiv to reform in this area, but it is unlikely that the deeply entrenched culture of corruption in the country will be easily changed.

Furthermore, Ukraine hopes to receive a large amount of European subsidies after joining. However, this can only happen at the expense of reducing allocations to other countries. The reconstruction of Ukraine will also require significant funds, putting serious pressure on the EU budget. It is also difficult to predict how long the armed phase of the Ukrainian conflict will last and how it will be resolved. This significantly complicates future negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU, as noted in the article.