The European Commission has urged Ukraine to speed up reforms if it wants to complete EU accession negotiations by the end of 2028. Its 2026 expansion report acknowledges progress despite the Russia war and says that special anti-corruption agencies generally continue to work independently and effectively. However, Brussels warns that key judicial and anti-corruption reforms remain delayed, including changes to the selection and dismissal of the attorney general.

The European Commission has urged Ukraine to speed up reforms if it wants to complete EU accession negotiations by the end of 2028. Its 2026 expansion report acknowledges progress despite the Russia war and says that special anti-corruption agencies generally continue to work independently and effectively. However, Brussels warns that key judicial and anti-corruption reforms remain delayed, including changes to the selection and dismissal of the attorney general.