On 8 July 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the 2025 Commission report on Ukraine, setting out its official position on Ukraine's EU accession process, the war with Russia, and the broader EU-Ukraine relationship. The resolution strongly condemns Russia's ongoing war of aggression, demands immediate withdrawal of Russian forces, and calls for sustained and enhanced EU military, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine, including increased arms deliveries, air defence systems, and deep strike capabilities. It also supports Ukraine's right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and demands comprehensive sanctions against Russia, including a full ban on Russian energy imports and measures against sanctions circumvention.
The resolution welcomes the opening of Cluster 1 (Fundamentals) negotiations on 15 June 2026 and urges all Member States to stop vetoing the opening of negotiating clusters. It emphasises merit-based enlargement strictly according to the Copenhagen criteria and calls on Ukraine to accelerate implementation of the 10-point Kos-Kachka reform priority plan, particularly on rule of law, judicial reform, and anti-corruption. The text also supports Ukraine's democratic institutions, parliamentary pluralism, and post-war election preparations, while calling for strengthened anti-corruption institutions and protection of their independence. Fundamental freedoms, minority rights, media independence, and LGBTIQ+ equality are also highlighted.
The resolution calls for Ukraine's gradual integration into the EU single market, energy market, and defence industrial cooperation, and supports green reconstruction aligned with the European Green Deal. It demands robust and legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, including a multinational reassurance force. On accountability, it supports the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and an International Claims Commission. The resolution also calls for innovative thinking on EU decision-making, including qualified majority voting for intermediate steps in enlargement, which could reshape EU institutional procedures. It addresses bilateral disputes with Poland and Hungary, calling for reconciliation.
The resolution has significant implications for EU policy. It pressures Member States to accelerate military and financial support, including specific calls for Germany to deliver Taurus missiles and for enhanced air defence capabilities. It demands stricter enforcement and expansion of sanctions, potentially affecting EU-Russia economic relations and energy policy. It sets clear benchmarks for Ukraine's reform progress, directly influencing the pace of accession negotiations. The call for qualified majority voting on enlargement steps could transform EU decision-making. The resolution also provides a framework for post-war reconstruction linked to EU accession reforms, influencing Ukraine's long-term economic and social development. Key stakeholders impacted include EU Member States (facing pressure to increase support and sanctions), Ukraine (receiving clear reform benchmarks and political backing), Russia (facing intensified sanctions and isolation), and EU institutions (potentially seeing procedural changes in enlargement policy).