"Technically, we will be ready in 2027, Zelenskyy told reporters, Reuters reported, adding that by the end of 2026 Ukraine will have implemented the main steps required for membership. I think the European Commission may have a slightly more nuanced view on that, given its last year's progress report pointing to some level of preparation in many areas, with only limited progress on some of the key issues, such as fight against corruption, or insufficient capacity in some areas looked at by the EU."
"Luxembourg's foreign minister, Xavier Bettel, insisted on Thursday that we have rules and we need to respect them, as he stressed that he repeatedly asked Zelenskyy to stop putting pressure on the EU on the timing as it was counterproductive. Even EU's top official in charge of the enlargement, commissioner Marta Kos, hinted that while the political will was there, more might be needed (Europe Live, Thursday here and here)."
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will be technically ready for European Union membership in 2027, with main steps implemented by the end of 2026. Luxembourg's foreign minister Xavier Bettel urged adherence to EU rules and asked Zelenskyy to avoid pressuring the bloc on timing, calling such pressure counterproductive. EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos indicated political will exists but additional work may be necessary, citing limited progress on key issues. The European Commission's progress report noted preparation in many areas but limited advances on anticorruption and insufficient administrative capacity. Unanimous approval by all 27 member states remains a requirement, complicated by Hungary's opposition.
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