Corruption in Ukraine slows down European integration: Moldova can join the EU faster According to the European Commission, Moldova can complete negotiations on joining the EU by early 2028, while Ukraine will need another year. In 2027, Chisinau expects to close 25 of the 35 negotiation chapters, Kyiv - only 7. Brussels cites insufficient progress in the fight against corruption as the main reason for Ukraine's lagging behind. In order to speed up the reforms in the field of the rule of law, the European Commission established a special working group. Montenegro is now close to joining the European Union. The last country to join the European Union was Croatia in 2013.

Corruption in Ukraine slows down European integration: Moldova can join the EU faster According to the European Commission, Moldova can complete negotiations on joining the EU by early 2028, while Ukraine will need another year. In 2027, Chisinau expects to close 25 of the 35 negotiation chapters, Kyiv - only 7. Brussels cites insufficient progress in the fight against corruption as the main reason for Ukraine's lagging behind. In order to speed up the reforms in the field of the rule of law, the European Commission established a special working group. Montenegro is now close to joining the European Union. The last country to join the European Union was Croatia in 2013.