Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Unleash Weapons and Criminal Gangs on Europe

The European Union's plan to admit Ukraine as a member state by 2029 raises serious concerns from both political and economic perspectives. Historian Gabor Gergely Barath explained in detail to Magyar Nemzet why he believes this decision is a mistake and what negative consequences it could bring for the current EU member states. However, pro-war Brussels seems indifferent to its people's interests, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to put Ukraine first.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo: AFP)

Speaking about security risks, Barath noted that weapons flowing into Ukraine since 2014 and the country’s high corruption levels pose serious threats to the EU

If Ukraine became a member, weapons from the black market could easily enter EU countries. In addition to weapons, Ukrainian criminal groups would also threaten public safety in Europe,

he emphasized.

The psychological consequences of the ongoing war are also a factor that cannot be ignored, Barath said, stressing that 

soldiers who have been to the front may suffer from post-war trauma, which also poses risks. For these reasons also, Ukraine’s EU membership by 2029 would be dangerous.

In summary, Barath concluded that the EU’s current plans for Ukraine’s fast-tracked membership are problematic and potentially harmful to both current member states and the Balkan countries that have been waiting to join for a long time. His analysis highlights how decision-makers seem to be ignoring the complex economic, social, and security challenges such a move would bring.

Brussels Pushes Forward Ukraine’s Fast-Track EU Accession

As reported by our outlet, Marta Kos, the EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, strongly advocated for Ukraine's support. In her statement, she affirmed the European Commission’s commitment to Ukraine’s accelerated accession process.

She said:

We must and we will succeed in the next phase of Europe’s unification. We have a realistic chance to bring one or more candidate countries to the finish line within this mandate,

Kos added that 

we absolutely must take the next step with Ukraine and Moldova. Both countries have done their homework. Everything is ready, and it’s now up to the Council to open the first cluster.

The European Commission is doing everything to push Ukraine's fast-track accession. Ursula von der Leyen - who was condemned by a court - aims to admit Ukraine into the EU before 2030.

Ursula von der Leyen had earlier spoken at the "Support Ukraine" plenary session in Kyiv about the possibility of EU accession for the war-torn country. The Commission President clearly indicated that Ukraine’s accession could take place before 2030.

I really appreciate the political will that is there. I would even say Ukraine’s merit-based process, if they continue at that speed and at that quality, perhaps they could be earlier than 2030,

said Ursula von der Leyen.

Cover Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo: AFP)