Europe Divided: Majority Oppose Fast-Track EU Membership for Ukraine

Europe Divided Over Ukraine's EU Accession Bid A new study by the Századvég Europe Project reveals a significant lack of consensus among European Union member states regarding Ukraine's bid for expedited EU membership. The study, released in June 2025, surveyed public opinion in several key countries and found that in at least 11 countries, a majority of respondents oppose Ukraine's fast-tracked entry into the EU. This includes major EU players such as Germany and France, as well as neighboring countries like Hungary. The findings highlight the challenges faced by Ukraine in its pursuit of EU membership. The EU treaty requires unanimous agreement from all member states for new accessions, meaning that even a single dissenting voice can block the process. The Századvég study underscores the political complexities and potential obstacles that Ukraine must overcome to achieve its goal. "The results clearly demonstrate that there is no broad European consensus on Ukraine's rapid EU accession," said a spokesperson for Századvég. "This poses a significant challenge for Ukraine and raises questions about the future of the EU's enlargement process." The study's findings are likely to fuel further debate and discussion about the EU's relationship with Ukraine and the implications for the bloc's future.