accession of Ukraine to the European Union

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The European Union–Ukraine Association Agreement was signed in 2014 after a series of events that had stalled its ratification culminated in a revolution in Ukraine and overthrow of the then incumbent President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych.{{Cite news |date=2014-03-21 |title=Ukraine crisis: EU signs association deal |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26680250 |url-status=live |access-date=2022-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328015943/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26680250 |archive-date=28 March 2022}} The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with Ukraine came into force on 1 September 2017 after being provisionally applied since 1 January 2016,{{Cite web |title=Ukraine - Trade |url=https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/ukraine/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109225740/https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/ukraine/ |archive-date=9 January 2021 |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=European Commission}} and the Association Agreement fully came into force on 1 September 2017.{{Cite web |title=Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part |url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents-publications/treaties-agreements/agreement/?id=2013005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016120117/https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents-publications/treaties-agreements/agreement/?id=2013005 |archive-date=16 October 2019 |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=Consilium |language=bg, es, cs, da, de, et, el, en, fr, ga-IE, hr, it, lv, lt, hu, mt, nl, pl, pt, ro, sk, sl, fi, sv}} On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, leading to the membership application.

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On 12 January 2002, the European Parliament noted that Ukraine may enter the EU in the future.{{cite web|url=http://www.libertas-institut.com/de/PDF/Armenia%20ante%20portas.pdf |first1=Hans-Juergen |last1=Zahorka |title=How Could America Approach the European Union?|website=Libertas-institut.com|access-date=16 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041127211407/http://www.libertas-institut.com/de/PDF/Armenia%20ante%20portas.pdf|archive-date=27 November 2004|url-status=live}}

In 2002, EU Enlargement Commissioner Guenther Verheugen said that "the European perspective for Ukraine does not necessarily mean membership in the next 10-20 years, although it is possible." To join the European Union, the applicant state must meet the political and economic conditions commonly known as the Copenhagen Criteria (adopted at the Copenhagen Summit in 1993), namely a democratic government that recognizes the rule of law and relevant freedoms and institutions. According to the Maastricht Treaty, each current Member State, as well as the European Parliament, must agree on any enlargement.

Obtaining the status of a full member of the EU as a strategic goal of Ukraine was first declared by President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko immediately after his election in early 2005.{{Cite web |title=Ukraine |url=https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/economic-and-fiscal-policy-coordination/international-economic-relations/enlargement-and-neighbouring-countries/neighbouring-countries-eu/neighbourhood-countries/ukraine_en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304135246/https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/economic-and-fiscal-policy-coordination/international-economic-relations/enlargement-and-neighbouring-countries/neighbouring-countries-eu/neighbourhood-countries/ukraine_en |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=14 February 2021 |website=ec.europa.eu}} On 13 January 2005, the European Parliament almost unanimously (467 in favor, 19 against) adopted a resolution on the European Parliament's intentions to converge with Ukraine on membership. The European Commission notes that, although a certain preparatory period has yet to pass, the admission of new members is not ruled out. To which President Yushchenko responded with his intention to apply for membership "in the near future."

Several influential EU leaders at the time expressed support for improving ties with Ukraine. In particular, Polish Foreign Minister Adam Rotfeld stated on 21 March 2005 that Poland would support Ukraine's European integration aspirations under any circumstances. In particular, he said: "At this stage, we should focus on concrete steps of cooperation instead of empty talks about pan-European cooperation." Three days later, a survey in the six largest EU countries showed the commitment of EU citizens to accept Ukraine as a full member in the future.

In October 2005, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said that "Ukraine's future is in the EU." However, on 9 October 2005, the European Commission, in a new version of the Development Strategy Paper, stated that the implementation of enlargement plans (Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republics) could block the accession of Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said the EU should avoid "too much enlargement", stressing that the current enlargement plan looks complete.{{Cite web |last=Beunderman |first=Mark |date=9 November 2005 |title=Blow to Kiev as Brussels closes door to further enlargement |url=http://euobserver.com/9/20289 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605073540/http://euobserver.com/9/20289 |archive-date=5 June 2011 |access-date=11 February 2018 |publisher=EU observer}}

Although Ukrainian officials and political scientists mentioned several specific dates for possible membership, only Ukraine's European Neighborhood Policy has been officially proposed to Ukraine by the EU so far. The presidential administration has been critical of the proposed status of neighborhood relations.

In March 2007, Ukraine was offered a Free Trade Agreement with the EU. Although this proposal provoked a much stronger reaction from the Ukrainian state, it did not contain specific plans for Ukraine's accession to the EU in the near future. Some Western European politicians{{which|date=January 2025}} have spoken of the temporary "fatigue of enlargement" of European institutions.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} Ukrainian observers identify the so-called "resistance group" of Ukraine's accession to the EU. In particular, when concluding the text of the Enhanced Agreement between Ukraine and the EU in March 2007, references to the prospect of membership were excluded from it. "Any mention of the prospect of Ukraine's accession to the European Union has been excluded from the draft enhanced Ukraine-EU agreement due to France's position," wrote the influential German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Italy's position depends on the domestic political situation of this country. Thus, during the election campaign in this country, the government of Silvio Berlusconi gave diplomatic signals that he was ready to support Ukraine's European integration aspirations. His political opponent Romano Prodi, on the other hand, said that "Ukraine's prospects for joining the EU are the same as in New Zealand."{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

According to the Eastern Partnership policy, Ukraine can become a member of the European Union.{{Cite web |last=Rettman |first=Andrew |date=22 October 2010 |title=EUobserver / EU unlikely to expand into post-Soviet east in next decade |url=http://euobserver.com/9/31109 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311223450/http://euobserver.com/9/31109 |archive-date=11 March 2011 |access-date=7 January 2011 |publisher=Euobserver.com}} On 27 February 2014 the European Parliament passed a resolution that recognized Ukraine's right to "apply to become a Member of the Union, provided that it adheres to the principles of democracy, respects fundamental freedoms and human and minority rights, and ensures the rule of law".{{Cite web |date=27 February 2014 |title=Ukraine: MEPs urge EU to help financial rescue, but enact targeted sanctions too | News | European Parliament |url=https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20140221IPR36637/ukraine-meps-urge-eu-to-help-financial-rescue-but-enact-targeted-sanctions-too |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205002611/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20140221IPR36637/ukraine-meps-urge-eu-to-help-financial-rescue-but-enact-targeted-sanctions-too |archive-date=5 February 2020 |access-date=5 February 2020 |website=www.europarl.europa.eu}}{{Cite web |date=27 February 2014 |title=Martin Schulz: The European Parliament endorses the European perspective of Ukraine - Feb. 27, 2014 |url=https://www.kyivpost.com/article/opinion/op-ed/martin-schulz-the-european-parliament-endorses-the-european-perspective-of-ukraine-337794.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711000957/https://www.kyivpost.com/article/opinion/op-ed/martin-schulz-the-european-parliament-endorses-the-european-perspective-of-ukraine-337794.html |archive-date=11 July 2017 |access-date=5 February 2020 |website=KyivPost}} The European Parliament notes that in accordance with Article 49 of the Treaty with the EU, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, like any other European country, have a European perspective and can apply for EU membership in accordance with the principles of democracy, - said in a resolution of the European Parliament in Brussels, adopted at the last session before the elections to the European Parliament, which took place on 23–25 May 2014.{{Cite web |date=18 April 2014 |title=Georgia can apply for EU membership if it complies with democratic principles |url=https://en.trend.az/scaucasus/georgia/2264637.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116013256/https://en.trend.az/scaucasus/georgia/2264637.html |archive-date=16 November 2020 |access-date=24 January 2022 |website=en.trend.az}} 27 June 2014 The President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated that the Association Agreement is the beginning of Ukraine's accession to the EU.{{Cite web |last=Шинкарук |first=Дмитрий |date=27 June 2014 |title=Угода про асоціацію є початком вступу до ЄС – Ж. Баррозу |url=http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1359053-ugoda-pro-asotsiatsiyu-ye-pochatkom-vstupu-do-yes-zh-barrozu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005453/http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1359053-ugoda-pro-asotsiatsiyu-ye-pochatkom-vstupu-do-yes-zh-barrozu |archive-date=12 February 2018 |access-date=11 February 2018 |publisher=«Інформаційне агенство Українські національні новини»}} On the same day, EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele stated that he believed in Ukraine's future membership in the EU.{{Cite web |last=Шинкарук |first=Дмитрий |date=27 June 2014 |title=Ш. Фюле: Угода про асоціацію – не кінцева мета співробітництва |url=http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1359116-yevrokomisar-ua-ne-kintseva-meta-spivrobitnitstva |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005351/http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1359116-yevrokomisar-ua-ne-kintseva-meta-spivrobitnitstva |archive-date=12 February 2018 |access-date=11 February 2018 |publisher=«Інформаційне агенство Українські національні новини»}}

In March 2016, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker stated that it would take at least 20–25 years for Ukraine to join the EU and NATO.{{Cite news |date=4 March 2016 |title=Juncker Says Ukraine Not Likely To Join EU, NATO For 20-25 Years |language=en |work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/juncker-says-ukraine-not-likely-join-eu-nato-for-20-25-years/27588682.html |url-status=live |access-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117030510/http://www.rferl.org/a/juncker-says-ukraine-not-likely-join-eu-nato-for-20-25-years/27588682.html |archive-date=17 November 2016}} In June 2018, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said he expects Ukraine will join the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation by 2030.

On 21 February 2019, the Constitution of Ukraine was amended to enshrine the norms on the strategic course of Ukraine for membership in the European Union and NATO in the preamble of the Basic Law, three articles and transitional provisions.{{Cite web |title=The law amending the Constitution on the course of accession to the EU and NATO has entered into force {{!}} European integration portal |url=https://eu-ua.org/novyny/zakon-pro-zminy-do-konstytuciyi-shchodo-kursu-na-vstup-v-yes-i-nato-nabuv-chynnosti |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928024828/https://eu-ua.org/novyny/zakon-pro-zminy-do-konstytuciyi-shchodo-kursu-na-vstup-v-yes-i-nato-nabuv-chynnosti |archive-date=28 September 2020 |access-date=2021-03-23 |website=eu-ua.org |language=uk}}{{Cite web |title=Закон про зміни до Конституції щодо курсу на вступ в ЄС і НАТО набув чинності | Євроінтеграційний портал |url=https://eu-ua.kmu.gov.ua/novyny/zakon-pro-zminy-do-konstytuciyi-shchodo-kursu-na-vstup-v-yes-i-nato-nabuv-chynnosti |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124141228/https://eu-ua.kmu.gov.ua/novyny/zakon-pro-zminy-do-konstytuciyi-shchodo-kursu-na-vstup-v-yes-i-nato-nabuv-chynnosti |archive-date=24 January 2022 |access-date=24 January 2022 |website=eu-ua.kmu.gov.ua}}

At the X session of the Ukraine–Poland–Lithuania Interparliamentary Assembly, which ended on 8 June 2019 in Kyiv, the parties signed a final document containing an agreement on the strategy of 2025 and 2027 as a period for Ukraine's possible accession to the EU. In 2027, when Lithuania will hold the EU presidency for the second time, the issue of Ukraine will be the main issue on the agenda. If this opportunity is not used, the next "window" will open in 2039, when Poland will preside over the EU and Lithuania will preside only in 2041.{{Cite web |title=Польща і Литва: 2025-2027 роки - "вікно" для вступу України до ЄС |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2019/06/8/7097104/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129191655/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2019/06/8/7097104/ |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=14 February 2021}}

On 23 July 2020, Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine created a tripartite platform for political, economic, cultural and social cooperation - the Lublin Triangle, which aims to support Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.

In February 2021, the leader of the presiding Christian Democratic Union of Germany, Armin Laschet, who was considered a likely successor to Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany, supported the idea of EU enlargement and giving Ukraine a European perspective:{{Cite web |title=Наступник Меркель оцінив шанси України стати членом ЄС |url=https://www.slovoidilo.ua/2021/02/08/novyna/polityka/nastupnyk-merkel-oczinyv-shansy-ukrayiny-staty-chlenom-yes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209203143/https://www.slovoidilo.ua/2021/02/08/novyna/polityka/nastupnyk-merkel-oczinyv-shansy-ukrayiny-staty-chlenom-yes |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=14 February 2021 |website=www.slovoidilo.ua}}

"The question of Ukraine's accession to the EU does not arise at the moment, but it will inevitably arise in the future. We must support Ukraine on its difficult path and at the same time open a European perspective."

On 11 February 2021, the European Parliament published a report on Ukraine's success in implementing the Association Agreement with the European Union. The document highlights both the main successes of Ukraine on this path, as well as failures or moments that hinder the reform process in the country. In general, the European Union is not yet ready to officially talk about the prospects of Ukraine's accession to the ranks of member states, but Ukraine's European perspective is recognized.{{Cite web |title=Конституційна криза, корупція, олігархи: Європарламент опублікував доповідь по Україні |url=https://www.slovoidilo.ua/2021/02/12/novyna/polityka/konstytuczijna-kryza-korupcziya-oliharxy-yevroparlament-opublikuvav-dopovid-po-ukrayini |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214223016/https://www.slovoidilo.ua/2021/02/12/novyna/polityka/konstytuczijna-kryza-korupcziya-oliharxy-yevroparlament-opublikuvav-dopovid-po-ukrayini |archive-date=14 February 2022 |access-date=14 February 2021}} In 2021, Ukraine was preparing to formally apply for EU membership in 2024, in order to join the European Union in the 2030s.{{Cite web |date=29 January 2019 |title=У 2024 році Україна подасть заявку на вступ до ЄС |url=https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-polytics/2629440-u-2024-roci-ukraina-podast-zaavku-na-vstup-do-es.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606180804/https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-polytics/2629440-u-2024-roci-ukraina-podast-zaavku-na-vstup-do-es.html |archive-date=6 June 2021 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=www.ukrinform.ua}}

On 13 September 2023, during her State of the European Union address, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen stated that the future of Ukraine was "in our Union".{{Cite web |title=Live: 2023 State of Union address by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen | DW News |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CodB7iohUI |website=YouTube| date=13 September 2023 }}

On 14 December 2023, the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.{{cite news |title=EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67722252 |date=14 December 2023}}

On 21 June 2024, the European Union agreed to start membership negotiations with Ukraine.

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Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there were additional calls to start a formal accession process: Ukraine reiterated its desire to become a member of the union,{{Cite news |date=26 February 2022 |title=As Russia invades, Ukraine makes appeal for EU membership |work=Politico |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-european-union-membership-appeal-volodymyr-zelenskiy-russia-war/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227213300/https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-european-union-membership-appeal-volodymyr-zelenskiy-russia-war/ |archive-date=27 February 2022}} and European Commission president von der Leyen stated that Ukraine belongs in the European Union.{{Cite news |date=28 February 2022 |title=Ukraine belongs in EU, Commission chief von der Leyen says |work=Politico |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-commission-chief-von-der-leyen-invite/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228001017/https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-commission-chief-von-der-leyen-invite/ |archive-date=28 February 2022}} Slovak prime minister Eduard Heger expressed support for an accelerated accession process.{{Cite news |date=27 February 2022 |title=Slovakia pushes for 'special track' for Ukraine toward joining EU |work=Politico |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-pushes-for-new-eu-track-for-ukraine/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228000723/https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-pushes-for-new-eu-track-for-ukraine/ |archive-date=28 February 2022}}

On 26 February 2022, Polish president Andrzej Duda called for Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU. On 27 February, Slovenian prime minister Janez Janša, together with Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki, proposed a plan for Ukraine's rapid integration into the EU by 2030 in a letter to European Council president Charles Michel. Slovakian prime minister Eduard Heger also proposed to the EU to create a new special procedure for Ukrainian accession, in order to help Ukraine get back on its feet and recover from the war in the future.

On 28 February, Ukraine officially submitted a letter of application for membership. Due to the ongoing crisis, President Zelenskyy requested immediate admission to the European Union under a special procedure.{{Cite news |title=Zelenskiy Calls For Ukraine's Immediate EU Membership But Bloc Cool On Idea |language=en |work=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-eu-membership-zelenskiy/31728332.html |url-status=live |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228143635/https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-eu-membership-zelenskiy/31728332.html |archive-date=28 February 2022}} On the same day, eight EU states signed a letter supporting an accelerated accession process for Ukraine,{{Cite news |date=28 February 2022 |title=Presidents of 8 EU states call for immediate talks on Ukrainian membership |language=en |work=Reuters |location=Warsaw |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/presidents-8-eu-states-call-immediate-talks-ukrainian-membership-2022-02-28/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228195245/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/presidents-8-eu-states-call-immediate-talks-ukrainian-membership-2022-02-28/ |archive-date=28 February 2022}} and on 1 March, Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó stated his country would also support an accelerated process.{{Cite news |date=1 March 2022 |title=Hungary supports bid for Ukraine to become EU member, says minister |work=Reuters |location=Budapest |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-supports-bid-ukraine-become-eu-member-minister-2022-03-01/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301103335/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/hungary-supports-bid-ukraine-become-eu-member-minister-2022-03-01/ |archive-date=1 March 2022}} On 1 March, the European Parliament, following a debate in which the President of Ukraine addressed and received applause, recommended that Ukraine be made an official candidate for EU membership.{{Cite news |date=1 March 2022 |title=The European Parliament has recommended that Ukraine be granted EU candidate status |language=UK |work=eurointegration |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/03/1/7135011// |url-status=live |access-date=1 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301163625/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/03/1/7135011/ |archive-date=1 March 2022}} The European Parliament voted to advance Ukraine's membership with 637 in favour, 13 against, and 26 abstained.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-01 |title=European Parliament Votes to Advance Ukraine's Application for EU Membership |url=https://www.nationalreview.com/news/european-parliament-votes-to-advance-ukraines-application-for-eu-membership/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312225825/https://www.nationalreview.com/news/european-parliament-votes-to-advance-ukraines-application-for-eu-membership/ |archive-date=12 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=National Review |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=March 2022 |title=Here Are the Members of Parliament Who Voted to Deny Ukraine's EU Admission |url=https://www.newsweek.com/here-are-members-parliament-who-voted-deny-ukraines-eu-admission-1683808 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328234625/https://www.newsweek.com/here-are-members-parliament-who-voted-deny-ukraines-eu-admission-1683808 |archive-date=28 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=MSN |language=en-US}}

On 1 March, the presidents of eight EU member states (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia) signed an open letter calling on Ukraine to be given the prospect of EU membership and start the process of negotiations immediately.{{Cite news |date=2022-02-28 |title=Presidents of 8 EU states call for immediate talks on Ukrainian membership |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/presidents-8-eu-states-call-immediate-talks-ukrainian-membership-2022-02-28/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228195245/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/presidents-8-eu-states-call-immediate-talks-ukrainian-membership-2022-02-28/ |archive-date=28 February 2022}} On the same day, Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó called for Ukraine's accelerated accession to the European Union.

On 2 March, Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares stated that "belonging to the EU is not a capricious process or one that can be done by a mere political decision", reminding that the candidate country "must meet certain social, political and economic standards".{{Cite web |date=2022-02-28 |title=Ucrania reclama a España que apoye de forma "explícita" la reivindicación de adhesión a la UE |trans-title=Ukraine appeals for Spain to "explicitly" support the request for accession to the EU |url=https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-ucrania-reclama-espana-apoye-forma-explicita-reivindicacion-adhesion-ue-20220228143514.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321135552/https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-ucrania-reclama-espana-apoye-forma-explicita-reivindicacion-adhesion-ue-20220228143514.html |archive-date=21 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=Europa Press |language=es}}

On 7 March, the EU said it will formally assess Ukraine's application{{Cite news |last=Barigazzi |first=Jacopo |date=7 March 2022 |title=EU to officially examine Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia's bids to join the bloc |work=Politico |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-examine-ukraine-moldova-georgia-membership-bid/ |url-status=live |access-date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409215938/https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-examine-ukraine-moldova-georgia-membership-bid/ |archive-date=9 April 2022}} and on 10 March, the Council of the European Union asked the commission for its opinion on the application.

On 9 March, the Polish Senate adopted a resolution calling on the countries of the European Union to support the accelerated process of Ukraine's accession to the EU with 93 votes in favor. "Ukrainian society has undoubtedly proved that it is ready to be part of a united Europe and ready to pay with blood for devotion to European values. Ukrainian soldiers, defending the borders of their country, protect the whole of Europe," the document reads.

File:Meeting of the President of Ukraine with the President of the European Commission and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy 16.jpg von der Leyen and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.]]

On 8 April, Commission President von der Leyen, after visiting Bucha in the aftermath of a massacre there, visited Kyiv and met with President Zelenskyy. Von der Leyen presented Zelenskyy with the legislative questionnaire to begin Ukraine's application and offered to fast-track the process.{{Cite news |last= |date=8 April 2022 |title=Ukraine: EU chief offers Kyiv fast track to membership |work=Deutsche Welle |url=https://dw.com/en/ukraine-eu-chief-offers-kyiv-fast-track-to-membership/a-61409635 |url-status=live |access-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408190726/https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-eu-chief-offers-kyiv-fast-track-to-membership/a-61409635 |archive-date=8 April 2022}} Borrell announced that the EU delegation to Ukraine, headed by Matti Maasikas, will return to Kyiv after it was evacuated at the outbreak of war.{{Cite news |date=9 April 2022 |title=EU says resuming diplomatic presence in Kyiv |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-says-resuming-diplomatic-presence-kyiv-2022-04-08/ |url-status=live |access-date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409183016/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-says-resuming-diplomatic-presence-kyiv-2022-04-08/ |archive-date=9 April 2022}} On 17 April, Ukraine responded to the first part of the legislative questionnaire,{{Cite web |date=17 April 2022 |title=Шлях до членства у ЄС - Україна вже завершила роботу над опитувальником |trans-title=The road to EU membership - Ukraine has completed work on the questionnaire |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/04/17/7137973/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417180415/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/04/17/7137973/ |archive-date=17 April 2022 |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}} while it responded to the second and final part on 9 May.

According to Olha Stefanishyna, the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, three EU countries opposed granting candidate status to Ukraine; according to Bloomberg, the Netherlands and Denmark were two of them. Germany offered to give Ukraine a conditional status, under promises to fulfill certain requirements.{{Cite news |last1=Valero |first1=Jorge |last2=Nardelli |first2=Alberto |date=2022-06-09 |title=Ukraine Likely to Win Initial EU Backing for Path to Membership |work=Bloomberg News |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-09/ukraine-likely-to-win-initial-eu-backing-for-path-to-membership |url-status=live |access-date=2022-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609160000/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-09/ukraine-likely-to-win-initial-eu-backing-for-path-to-membership |archive-date=9 June 2022}}

On 29 May, in order to support Ukraine's accession to the EU, in particular to obtain the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union,{{Cite web |date=2022-04-11 |title=Next EU summit to decide on stages of Ukraine's accession to EU |url=https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/78070/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608052831/https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/78070/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Interfax |place=Kyiv}} the Government of Ukraine launched a communication campaign "Embrace Ukraine. Strengthen the Union" set for 25–26 June.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-29 |title=Embrace Ukraine Campaign Launched In Support of Ukraine's EU Membership |url=https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/embrace-ukraine-campaign-launched-in-support-of-ukraines-eu-membership.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529131207/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/embrace-ukraine-campaign-launched-in-support-of-ukraines-eu-membership.html |archive-date=29 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Kyiv Post}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-29 |title=Embrace Ukraine campaign launched in support of Ukraine's EU membership |url=https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3495001-embrace-ukraine-campaign-launched-in-support-of-ukraines-eu-membership.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529105511/https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3495001-embrace-ukraine-campaign-launched-in-support-of-ukraines-eu-membership.html |archive-date=29 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Ukrinform |language=en}}

After a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 16 June in Kyiv, the leaders of Germany, Italy, Romania and France called for immediate candidate status for EU membership for Ukraine.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-16 |title=Німеччина, Франція, Італія та Румунія підтримали негайне надання Україні статусу кандидата в ЄС |trans-title=Germany, France, Italy and Romania supported the immediate granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/16/7141417/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616144104/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/16/7141417/ |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}} Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz noted that Ukraine's further movement into the EU, if all countries agree to grant it candidate status, depends on its own efforts.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Шольц про рух України до ЄС: темпи залежать від кандидата |trans-title=Scholz on Ukraine's movement towards the EU: the pace depends on the candidate |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141458/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617050237/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141458/ |archive-date=17 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}} Separately, French President Emmanuel Macron explained that the visit to Ukraine of the leaders of the three largest EU economies - Germany, Italy and France, as well as the President of Romania was aimed at creating unanimity in the European Union regarding Ukraine's first step towards accession, which is the granting of candidate status: it was accepted the decision to grant Ukraine candidate status without additional conditions, but then to impose conditions on reforms at all subsequent stages.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-16 |title=Макрон пояснив, як Україну просуватимуть на шляху до членства в Євросоюзі |trans-title=Macron explained how Ukraine will be assisted on the path to membership of the European Union |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/16/7141444/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616174144/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/16/7141444/ |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}}

On 17 June, Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said that the Danish government is ready to support granting Ukraine candidate status for EU accession if the European Commission provides a positive recommendation.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Данія готова підтримати надання Україні статусу кандидата на вступ до ЄС |trans-title=Denmark is ready to support granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU accession |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141465/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617065812/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141465/ |archive-date=17 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}} The Netherlands on the same day appealed to the European Commission with a call to carefully prescribe the conditions for Ukraine's further approach to EU membership. In particular, the European Commission is called upon to prescribe in its conclusion what reforms Ukraine will have to implement in the future. The Netherlands provided a detailed description of what they consider to be the essential criteria.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Нідерланди просять Брюссель про чіткі умови для подальшої євроінтеграції України - ЗМІ |trans-title=The Netherlands asks Brussels for clear conditions on further European integration of Ukraine - mass media |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141464/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617065205/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2022/06/17/7141464/ |archive-date=17 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=European Pravda |language=uk}}{{Cite web |last=Rettman |first=Andrew |date=2022-06-17 |title=Dutch seek 'rigorous' EU approach to Ukraine candidacy |url=https://euobserver.com/world/155242 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617060608/https://euobserver.com/world/155242 |archive-date=17 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=EUobserver |language=en}}

File:Участь Президента України у пленарному засіданні Верховної Ради 02.jpg being brought into the hall of the Verkhovna Rada on 1 July 2022. The event shares similar connotations with the introduction of the flag of Ukraine after the country's declaration of independence.]]

Also on 17 June, the European Commission recommended that the European Council grant Ukraine the perspective to become a member of the European Union and candidate status for accession. Simultaneously with the recommendation to approve the candidate status, the Commission listed seven required reforms to be implemented by Ukraine:{{Cite web |date=2022-06-17 |title=Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council: Commission Opinion on Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union |url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022DC0407 |website=EUR-Lex |publisher=Publications Office of the European Union}}

1. Reform of the Constitutional Court;
2. Continuation of judicial reform;
3. Anti-corruption, including the appointment of the head of the SAPO;
4. Anti-money laundering;
5. Implementation of the anti-oligarchic law, including recommendations of the Venice Commission;
6. Harmonization of audio-visual media legislation with that of the European Union;
7. Change in legislation on national minorities.

On 23 June, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for the immediate granting of candidate status for membership of the European Union to Ukraine and Moldova, as well as to support the European perspective for Georgia. On the same day, the European Council granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for accession to the European Union, contingent on meeting the seven required reforms.{{Cite web |last=Сидоренко |first=Сергій |date=2022-06-18 |title=Кандидат авансом: 7 вимог, які має виконати Україна, щоб ЄС не скасував її новий статус |trans-title=Candidate in advance: 7 requirements that Ukraine must meet in order for the EU not to revoke its new status |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/articles/2022/06/18/7141516/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618120043/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/articles/2022/06/18/7141516/ |archive-date=18 June 2022 |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=www.eurointegration.com.ua |language=uk}}

At first, the European Commission committed to assess completion of the seven criteria at the end of 2022, after which the next steps will be defined. The Ukrainian government pledged that it would complete the seven requirements by the end of autumn 2022. However, the European Council indicated this assessment would be considered at the next annual enlargement package in October 2023. By November 2022, the commission had still not started its assessment of the criteria. The second independent Candidate Check assessment, by a group including the New Europe Center and European Pravda, assessed progress at 4.7/10.{{Cite web |last=Sydorenko |first=Sergiy |date=2022-11-14 |title=Ukraine Failing Its Own Strategy To Meet EU Requirements Swiftly |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles/2022/11/14/7150585/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115164207/https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles/2022/11/14/7150585/ |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=European Pravda |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-14 |title=Candidate Check-2: Where Ukraine is in the implementation of 7 EU recommendations regarding candidacy |url=http://neweurope.org.ua/en/visual-materials/13214/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |publisher=New Europe Center |language=en-US}} In December, the Commission agreed to present a "preliminary assessment" of the seven requirements by spring 2023.{{Cite web |last=Brzozowski |first=Alexandra |date=2022-12-21 |title=Ukraine rushing to show progress on EU-bound reforms |url=https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ukraine-rushing-to-show-progress-on-eu-bound-reforms/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117134340/https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ukraine-rushing-to-show-progress-on-eu-bound-reforms/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Euractiv |language=en-GB}}

In his speech in Moldova on 28 March 2023, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, stated that he hoped they would be able to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by the end of the year.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Charles Michel: By end of year, Council should make decision on issue of starting the process of negotiations on accession of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia to EU |url=https://georgiatoday.ge/charles-michel-by-end-of-year-council-should-make-decision-on-issue-of-starting-the-process-of-negotiations-on-accession-of-moldova-ukraine-and-georgia-to-eu/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Georgia Today |language=en-US}}

On 22 June, EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi provided an oral update on Ukraine's progress toward the seven reforms.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-22 |title=Press remarks by Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, following the informal General Affairs Council |url=https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_23_3460 |access-date=2023-07-02 |publisher=European Commission |place=Stockholm |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-06-22 |title=EU says Ukraine is making progress with reforms and on track to membership talks |url=https://apnews.com/article/058cb9e0640a75389d8c626804821b09 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=AP News |language=en}} On 22 September, the fifth Candidate Check assessment was released, rating Ukraine's progress on the seven reforms at 8.1/10.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Candidate Check-5: Where Ukraine is in the implementation of 7 EU recommendations |url=http://neweurope.org.ua/en/analytics/kandydat-check-5-de-ukrayina-perebuvaye-u-vykonanni-7-rekomendatsij-yes/ |access-date=2023-10-20 |publisher=New Europe Center |language=en-US}} The 2023 enlargement package report, released by the European Commission on 8 November, provided another update on Ukraine's progress towards these reforms, with four of the seven criteria assessed as having been completed.

On 2 February 2023, the European Commission published an analytical report on Ukraine's alignment with the EU acquis, "complet[ing] the Commission's Opinion on Ukraine's application for membership of the EU adopted on 17 June 2022".{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Commission Analytical report on Ukraine's alignment with the EU acquis |url=https://neighbourhood-enlargement.ec.europa.eu/commission-analytical-report-ukraines-alignment-eu-acquis_en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301152300/https://neighbourhood-enlargement.ec.europa.eu/commission-analytical-report-ukraines-alignment-eu-acquis_en |archive-date=1 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations |publisher=Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission}}

On 8 November 2023, the European Commission recommended opening accession negotiations with Ukraine. On 14 December 2023, the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine. On 21 June 2024, the European Union agreed to start membership negotiations with Ukraine. Accession negotiations began on 25 June 2024, at the same time as those with Moldova.{{cite web |url=https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_24_3461/ |title=Statement by President von der Leyen on opening accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova |date=25 July 2024 |accessdate=2024-06-25 |website=European Commission}}

On 13 November 2024, the Ukrainian Government announced the completion of the screening of the first cluster of negotiation chapters.{{Cite web |last=Kitsoft |title=Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine - Ukraine completes assessment of legislation under first EU accession negotiation block |url=https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ukraina-zavershyla-otsinku-zakonodavstva-za-pershym-blokom-perehovornoho-protsesu-shchodo-vstupu-do-ies |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.kmu.gov.ua |language=en}}

On 16 January 2025, the European Commission submitted its first screening report to the European Council.{{Cite web |title=European Commission submits first screening report to European Council as part of Ukraine's accession negotiations |url=https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/24/7203336/ |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=European Pravda |language=en}} European Pravda also reported that the screening process will last until autumn 2025, according to a European Commission spokesperson.

On 13 March 2025, the Ukrainian Government announced the completion of the screening of the second cluster of negotiation chapters.{{Cite web |last=Kitsoft |title=Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine - Ukraine and the EU have completed the screening of Ukrainian legislation under Cluster 2 on Internal Market |url=https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ukraina-spilno-z-ies-zakinchyly-skryninh-ukrainskoho-zakonodavstva-v-mezhakh-klastera-2-vnutrishnii-rynok |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=www.kmu.gov.ua |language=en}}

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Traditionally, Western Ukraine is found to be generally more enthusiastic about EU membership than Eastern Ukraine. In July 2012 and in May 2014, residents of West Ukraine (74% in July 2012 and 81% in May 2014), Central Ukraine (59% and 64%) and North Ukraine (56% and 71%) were the biggest supporters for EU membership. A June 2013 poll, on behalf of Deutsche Welle, found that 52% of Eastern Ukraine was in favor of joining the EU.[http://www.dw.de/ukraine-eu-support-up-again/a-16924061 Ukraine: EU support up again] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803230032/http://www.dw.de/ukraine-eu-support-up-again/a-16924061 |date=3 August 2013}}, Deutsche Welle (3 July 2013) But in a poll by ComRes (for CNN) in May 2014 only 19% of Eastern Ukraine considered Ukraine joining the European Union "Good". The May 2014 ComRes poll found out that in the three easternmost oblasts of Ukraine, Kharkiv Oblast, Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast, 37% favored an alliance with Russia, 14% backed an alliance with the European Union and 49% stated Ukraine would be better off if it did not ally with either.

Citizens aged between 20 and 39 appeared to be the strongest supporters of joining the EU in May 2010 and December 2011 (in December 2011 the opinion of the age group 18–29 did not vary from one region to another).{{Cite web |date=15 May 2010 |title=Update: Poll – more than half of Ukrainians support European Union membership |url=http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/66442/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514134116/http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/66442/ |archive-date=14 May 2010 |website=Kyiv Post}}{{Cite web |date=15 December 2011 |title=Poll: Less than half of Ukrainians support EU membership |url=http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/119037/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111218000746/http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/119037/ |archive-date=18 December 2011 |website=Kyiv Post}} In the May 2014 ComRes poll, people aged between 36 and 55 were the strongest supporters of joining the EU. Ukraine's EU ambassador, Kostiantyn Yelisieiev, stated in July 2011 that business tycoons and politicians from Ukraine's Russian speaking east were as much pro-EU as the Ukrainian speaking west of the country: "If any politician today in Ukraine declared himself to be against European integration, he would be politically dead."Rettman, Andrew (6 July 2011) [http://euobserver.com/9/32594 Ukraine signals readiness to finalise EU pact] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709222905/http://euobserver.com/9/32594 |date=9 July 2011}}, EU Observer

91% of Ukrainians support joining the European Union during the Russian invasion of Ukraine,{{Cite news |date=2022-04-05 |title=Record number of Ukrainians support joining EU, backing for NATO membership falls - poll |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/record-number-ukrainians-support-joining-eu-backing-nato-membership-falls-poll-2022-04-05/ |url-status=live |access-date=2022-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417122040/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/record-number-ukrainians-support-joining-eu-backing-nato-membership-falls-poll-2022-04-05/ |archive-date=17 April 2022}}{{Cite web |date=5 April 2022 |title=Support for EU accession hits record high at 91% in Ukraine, while that for joining NATO slides - poll |url=https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3449439-support-for-eu-accession-hits-record-high-at-91-in-ukraine-while-that-for-joining-nato-slides-poll.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411160903/https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3449439-support-for-eu-accession-hits-record-high-at-91-in-ukraine-while-that-for-joining-nato-slides-poll.html |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=www.ukrinform.net |language=en}} according to a poll conducted by the Rating Sociological Group on 30–31 March 2022,{{Cite web |date=30–31 March 2022 |title=Seventh nationwide poll: Ukraine during the war |url=https://ratinggroup.ua/research/ukraine/sedmoy_obschenacionalnyy_opros_ukraina_v_usloviyah_voyny_30-31_marta_2022.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409090319/https://ratinggroup.ua/research/ukraine/sedmoy_obschenacionalnyy_opros_ukraina_v_usloviyah_voyny_30-31_marta_2022.html |archive-date=9 April 2022 |access-date=12 April 2022 |website=Sociological group Rating}} up from 66.4% in February 2015.{{Cite web |date=19 March 2015 |title=Support for joining EU rises one year after Revolution of Dignity – poll |url=http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/255939.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125108/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/255939.html |archive-date=2 April 2015 |website=Interfax-Ukraine}}

According to a survey conducted by Ifop commissioned by the Yalta European Strategy and the Fondation Jean-Jaurès from 3–7 March 2022, Ukraine's accession to the EU is supported by 92% of respondents in Poland, 71% in Italy, 68% in Germany, and 62% in France.{{Cite web |title=Les peuples européens derrière l'Ukraine. La guerre en Ukraine vue de France, d'Allemagne, de Pologne et d'Italie |url=https://www.jean-jaures.org/publication/les-peuples-europeens-derriere-lukraine-la-crise-ukrainienne-vue-de-france-dallemagne-de-pologne-et-ditalie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413082035/https://www.jean-jaures.org/publication/les-peuples-europeens-derriere-lukraine-la-crise-ukrainienne-vue-de-france-dallemagne-de-pologne-et-ditalie/ |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=Fondation Jean-Jaurès |language=fr-FR}}

The Flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in April in all EU countries shows the greatest support for Ukraine's accession to the EU in Portugal, where 87% of respondents supported it. This is followed by Estonia (83%), Lithuania (82%), Poland (81%) and Ireland (79%). Hungarians are the most skeptical about Ukraine's accession, with only 48% of respondents supporting the idea and 37% against it. At the same time, Hungary has the highest share of the population who is undecided on this issue - 16% (the same in France and Belgium).{{Cite web |title=Eurobarometer |url=https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2772 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525173648/https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2772 |archive-date=25 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=europa.eu}}

According to a poll commissioned by the New Europe Center, which has European Pravda, among those who have decided on their position, 68% of Germans, 65% of French, and 65% of Dutch people were in favor of granting Ukraine a candidacy. At the same time, 32% of Germans and 35% of the French and the Dutch each oppose such a decision. In general, 46% of German residents support granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, 22% are against it, another 25% found it difficult to answer, and 7% found it difficult to answer the question. Among French residents, 42% support granting Ukraine candidate status, 24% do not support it, 26% do not have a clear position, another 9% found it difficult to answer. In the Netherlands, 45% of respondents support Ukraine's candidacy, 24% are opposed, 21% found it difficult to choose an answer, and 10% do not know.

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• Accession of Georgia to the European Union
• Accession of Moldova to the European Union
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• [https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/index_en EU Solidarity with Ukraine]
• [https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine_en Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine]

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