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Ukraine moves closer to the EU as Georgia drifts away
The European Commission has praised Ukraine’s progress toward joining the European Union, saying the country is ready to advance in its accession talks — even as Georgia distances itself from Brussels.
In its annual enlargement report, published Tuesday, the Commission stated that Ukraine and Moldova have shown clear commitment to the European path. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the enlargement process has accelerated, with several countries renewing negotiations for EU membership.
However, corruption remains a major challenge for Kyiv. The Commission expressed concern over “negative trends,” including political pressure on anti-corruption agencies and civil society. A controversial law passed last summer limiting the independence of key anti-corruption bodies sparked protests and criticism from Brussels, prompting the Ukrainian government to reverse course.
Despite these issues, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects a “positive outcome” and hopes to conclude negotiations by 2028. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that “Ukraine is ready to move forward,” while urging faster progress on judicial and governance reforms.
Meanwhile, Georgia has effectively frozen its talks with the EU, as the ruling party in Tbilisi moves closer to anti-Western positions. The Commission noted that Georgia’s shift away from Brussels contrasts sharply with progress in Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova, the countries leading this year’s reform efforts.
The report also highlighted stalled progress in Bosnia and Serbia, where political instability and an “anti-EU narrative” have slowed reforms.
