# Moldova races ahead of Ukraine on reforms as EU prepares Kyiv progress assessment

https://mins.news/en/item/126638

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-03 06:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/as-moldova-races-ahead-of-ukraine-on-reforms-eu-set-to-reveal-verdict-on-kyivs-progress/

> The European Commission is set to publish its annual Enlargement Package on Nov. 4, assessing Ukraine and other candidates’ progress toward EU membership. It is expected to set a projected end date for Ukraine’s accession talks, while highlighting that Kyiv’s reforms slowed this year as Moldova advanced faster.

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