The European Commission has urged Ukraine to accelerate reforms if it wants to complete EU accession negotiations by the end of 2028.

The European Commission has urged Ukraine to accelerate reforms if it wants to complete EU accession negotiations by the end of 2028. Its 2026 enlargement report recognizes progress despite Russia's war and says specialized anti-corruption bodies generally continue to work independently and effectively. However, Brussels warns that key judicial and anti-corruption reforms remain delayed, including changes to the selection and dismissal of the Prosecutor General.