EU tells Ukraine to hasten reforms, sets out more cautious path for accession

The European Commission is drafting a cautious roadmap for Ukraine's EU accession, focusing on limited progress targets for 2027 without a specific membership date. This approach aims to strengthen Ukraine's ties with the EU amid ongoing Russian aggression. The document emphasizes the need for Ukraine to accelerate rule of law reforms, which are essential for concluding negotiations in specific policy areas by mid-2027.