As Ukraine's EU reforms stumble, new envoy comes to reassure Brussels
Ukraine's incoming ambassador to the EU, Taras Kachka, stressed the importance of rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms as the "cornerstone" of mutual trust.
BRUSSELS — Ukraine's new ambassador to the European Union, Taras Kachka, arrived in Brussels ahead of his official start date to reassure European partners that Ukraine is committed to reforming and joining the bloc. Kachka addressed the Bruegel think tank's annual conference on September 2 about the country's progress on EU accession and the need for ongoing financial support.
Since Kyiv began unlocking enlargement clusters in June 2026, Kachka has been a key figure in driving reform efforts. However, despite his efforts, recent parliamentary blockages on rule-of-law and financial reforms have raised concerns, potentially costing Ukraine up to 2.1 billion euros and 3.7 billion euros, respectively. Kachka emphasized the importance of rule of law and anti-corruption measures in rebuilding trust with European partners, and called on the EU to release some loan installments this year despite ongoing challenges.
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