The European Commission’s annual Enlargement Package report, released on Tuesday in Brussels, highlights that Ukraine has made only limited progress in its anti-corruption efforts over the past year. The report, which evaluates the country’s compliance with EU standards, notes that while some preparations have been initiated, the overall progress remains insufficient. The commission emphasizes that Ukraine still faces significant challenges in fully implementing anti-corruption measures and meeting the requirements for EU membership.
The report’s findings reflect the ongoing concerns of the European Union regarding Ukraine’s capacity to combat systemic corruption, which has long been a major obstacle to its accession to the bloc. Despite some regulatory reforms and anti-corruption agencies established in recent years, the EU suggests that more robust actions are needed to address entrenched graft and ensure transparency across government and private sectors. This assessment comes amid continued international attention on Ukraine’s political and economic reforms, with the EU calling for accelerated efforts to align with its standards.