https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-falls-behind-moldova-on-path-to-eu-membershipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-falls-behind-moldova-on-path-to-eu-membershiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-falls-behind-moldova-on-path-to-eu-membership#u183491Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:31:00 +0000Ukraine has fallen behind Moldova on the path to European Union membership due to a slow pace of anti-corruption reforms and insufficient progress in the rule of law. The European Commission expects Moldova to close significantly more negotiating chapters next year. While the European Union's executive hails Ukraine's accession drive, Kyiv faces tougher scrutiny over corruption, a major funding shortfall, and a more cautious path for accession set out by the bloc. Rule-of-law reforms will determine when Ukraine can start closing negotiating chapters, while Hungary holds up remaining