On June 23, 2022, Ukraine achieved candidate status for European Union membership. Since then, significant reforms to the union’s standards have taken place. Including all seven recommendations outlined by the commission.

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1. **1) The reform of the Constitutional Court:** Parliament has adopted laws to reform the Constitutional Court and select judges transparently, involving international experts in line with the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe recommendations.

   **2) Continuation of the judicial reform:** The High Council of Justice has resumed its work, and the formation of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine is now complete.

   **3) Fight against corruption:** The heads of key independent anti-corruption institutions were appointed. Ukrainian Parliament has also fully restored electronic asset declarations for civil servants and the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2023-2025 was approved.

   **4) Fight against money laundering:** Ukrainian legislation has been modified to meet the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering standards. A significant step was the adoption of the law on strengthening the financial monitoring of politically exposed persons.

   **5) Implementation of the anti-oligarchic law:** The Government Action Plan was amended to prevent oligarch influence and antitrust legislation was updated. Also, relevant legislation was updated to enhance state financing and control mechanisms for political parties’ activities.

   **6) Media sphere development in accordance with the EU standards:** The Ukrainian parliament adopted the law “On media” and also made changes to the law “On advertising” in accordance with the recommendations of the European Commission.

   **7. Change in the legislation on national minorities:** Ukraine amended laws on national minorities and approved the “Unity in Diversity” program that supports minority rights. Education law changes extended the transition to a new education model.

   **What next?** We have accomplished almost all of our homework. As a candidate country and future member of the European Union, Ukraine expects to open accession talks by the end of this year and awaits the positive decision of the European Council in December.

2. The sooner they’re in the better 😀

3. I am from Réunion. This in the Indian Ocean. We are in the EU and have the euro. There is absolutely no reason Ukraine shouldn’t be in too. Cyprus proves foreign occupation is not even an issue. So see you soon, guys. 🇷🇪🇫🇷🇪🇺🤗🇺🇦

4. I am a little bit scared that one country will keep vetoing, lets hope for the best!