Half of Ukrainians believe that the government is not fulfilling its obligations regarding EU accession: KIIS data

Among the Ukrainians surveyed, 50% believe that the authorities are not doing enough to ensure Ukraine’s speedy accession to the EU. At the same time, 46% are convinced that the necessary obligations are being fulfilled.

At the same time, relatively few respondents have categorical assessments. Only 4% believe that the authorities are fully fulfilling the obligations necessary for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. On the other hand, 16% are convinced that they are not fulfilling them at all.

KIIS also analyzed the answers depending on the respondents’ attitude towards President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Among those who fully trust the president, 25% believe that the government is not fulfilling its commitments to European integration, and another 6% are undecided. At the same time, the majority in this group believe that the government is fulfilling the necessary commitments.

Among respondents who “rather trust” Zelensky, 62% also believe that the government is fulfilling its obligations.

At the same time, among those who do not trust the president, the opposite assessment prevails. Thus, 71% of respondents who “rather do not trust” Zelensky believe that the government is not fulfilling its obligations. Among those who “do not trust at all” the president, 77% hold this opinion. At the same time, 26% and 19%, respectively, believe that the government is fulfilling its obligations.

What prevents Ukraine from moving towards the EU?

Sociologists also asked Ukrainians what factors most hinder the country’s movement towards membership in the European Union.

Most often, respondents mentioned corruption in central government bodies — 32% . Another 29% consider the reluctance of the EU itself or individual EU countries to accept Ukraine as an obstacle.

Among other reasons, they mentioned:

• • war — 15%;

• • insufficient quality of the work of the government and parliament — 10%;

• • resistance to reforms from certain influence groups — 5%;

• • insufficient independence of courts and law enforcement agencies — 3%.

Executive Director of KIIS Anton Hrushetsky noted that support from Europe and the prospect of EU membership have a positive impact on the resilience of Ukrainians. According to him, European integration for many citizens is associated with a sense of support for Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia and expectations of better living conditions after joining the EU.

At the same time, Hrushetsky stressed that support for European integration is not unconditional. He believes that the cautious attitude of Ukrainians towards this issue can be used by Russian propaganda and internal political forces.

Hrushetsky also called on parliamentary forces to consolidate their support for the laws necessary to obtain funding and further progress of Ukraine towards the EU.