Two EU countries oppose Ukraine’s candidacy

(rt.com), 09 June 2022 -While the European Commission will likely recommend next week that Ukraine be granted candidate status, Denmark and the Netherlands may block this step toward EU membership, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Danish officials are reportedly concerned about Ukraine’s track record of corruption and the rule of law.  

Ukraine applied to join the European Union in February.According to a diplomatic note seen by 'Bloomberg', Denmark has said that Ukraine will need to “fundamentally improve its legislative and institutional framework” in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities and anti-corruption policies before it can be considered a candidate.   

According to a diplomatic note seen by the news organization, Denmark has said that Ukraine will need to “fundamentally improve its legislative and institutional framework” in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities and anti-corruption policies before it can be considered a candidate.   
Ukraine is ranked as the most corrupt country in Europe and one of the most corrupt in the world.