By contrast, in post-socialism countries after the change in regime, lands were often returned to their original owners, resulting in average plots of 10–30 hectares. In Ukraine, however, this land has largely remained in the hands of a few powerful economic and political figures, raising the concern that after accession, only a handful of influential players would benefit from EU subsidies. “This could create disproportionately large political and economic influence on Ukrainian and EU lobbying efforts, posing serious corruption risks,” the expert warned.
Other Financial Implications of Ukrainian Integration
Mathe summarized the projected costs aimed specifically at modernizing Ukrainian agriculture:
- €30–35 billion for demining agricultural lands,
- €9–10 billion to replace war-damaged or destroyed agricultural machinery to achieve pre-war Ukrainian production levels.
- To bring Ukrainian agriculture up to EU standards, €40–50 billion over ten years, with some estimates suggesting over $56 billion (around €50–52 billion) would be needed.
Mathe emphasized that concerns over Ukraine’s rapid integration are not limited to Hungary.
Leaders of farmers’ unions in Germany, Poland, and especially France have also expressed that Ukraine’s integration under current rules would be disastrous—even for French agriculture.
Despite these warnings from agricultural professionals, the expert lamented that politicians even in the mentioned countries are not publicly acknowledging the severity of these concerns.
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