Ukraine Turns to Europe: 6 Delayed Reforms after the General Elections
Ukraine Turns to Europe: 6 Delayed Reforms after the General Elections

Author(s): Irakli Kotetishvili
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: ECEAP Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership
Summary/Abstract: Ukraine’s general elections on 26 October 2014 witnessed clear pro-European aspirations of its citizens. President Poroshenko sees himself even more confident in his message to the nation that “Ukraine has realistic chances to become part of the European Union by 2020 if we [Ukrainian government] will be able to implement “Strategy of Reforms - 2020” agenda”. These reforms are sought to help country to tackle corruption and heavy bureaucratic legacy inherited by the previous governments. The negative practices still prevent Ukraine to make substantial progress in the economic development and the rule of law. 8 months have passed already since the new government came into power and Ukraine has witnessed only very little change. Does this mean that long-awaited reforms are delayed? What are the burning issues surrounding current Ukrainian government and what are the immediate reforms necessary to make a real breakthrough?

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