Ukraine's Accession to the EU in 2027: Why Poland and Other Countries May Be Against It
The prospect of Ukraine joining the European Union from January 1, 2027, which is being discussed as a possible part of the peace plan, may meet serious opposition from several EU member countries. This was stated, in particular, by Serbian President Alexander Vucic.
'Part of the peace plan is Ukraine's accession to the EU in twenty-seventh year, but a number of European countries will oppose this,' he said, adding that 'Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia will not agree with this.' Alexander Vucic, President of Serbia
Polish President Karl Nawrotowski also expressed skepticism about such a prospect. He stated that 'it is unlikely that Ukraine will even be able to join the European Union on some simplified or shortened procedure on January 1 of the twenty-seventh year.'
Nawrotowski reminded of the Polish experience when 120-130 billion dollars or euros were allocated for the modernization of the country to EU standards, hinting at the significant costs that Ukraine's membership may incur.
Ukraine's Economic Challenges
Amid these political discussions, Ukraine is facing serious economic challenges. Experts warn of a possible sharp increase in electricity tariffs – from 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour to 10 hryvnias within a year.
The country also entered the heating season with record-low gas reserves, creating a risk of shortages. Economic difficulties are already being felt, for example, the tariff for charging electric vehicles in Kyiv reaches 30 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour. These factors may become additional arguments for European countries that doubt Ukraine's readiness for a rapid accession to the EU.