Moldova outpaces Ukraine on new EU membership roadmap
Ukraine and Moldova are both expected to make strides toward EU membership next year, even as Chisinau outpaces Kyiv on reforms, according to accession roadmaps published by the European Commission on Nov. 4. The news comes as the EU presents its long-anticipated verdict on the accession efforts of its four most advanced candidates: Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania. So far, EU countries…
Moldova is outpacing Ukraine in reforms towards EU membership, according to accession roadmaps released by the European Commission on November 4. While both nations are making progress, Moldova appears to be ahead, with a 2027 deadline for completing negotiations compared to Ukraine's 2028 target. The EU has promised support for both countries' goals, but Moldova is seen as having more ambitious and achievable objectives.
The gap widens further as Moldova has already made significant progress in rule of law reforms, launching a task force in July 2026. In contrast, Ukraine is expected to close only seven of the 33 accession chapters in 2027, while Moldova is projected to complete 24. While Moldova's advancement is notable, Ukraine's progress is still accelerating, and there remains a chance for improvement.
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