European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christoph Hansen shared some of the obstacles to Ukraine's accession to the European Union (EU). “In principle, Ukraine's accession to the EU is only possible if there is peace in the country. But Ukraine will also have to do its homework“, Hansen said in an interview with the Funke media group. “First of all, it will be important for local farmers to adapt to our production standards“, he said.
According to the European Commissioner, there are big differences, for example, in poultry farming. “Until such standards are agreed, accession is unrealistic“, Hansen concluded.
In December 2023 EU leaders in Brussels decided to start negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on their accession to the community.