While there seems to be some kind of "Ukraine hype" because of the war many forget that in some points Ukraine is not much better then Russia. One of this points is corruption and this is not my opinion, this what a German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is definitely not a friend of Russia, is saying:
Friedrich Merz: Please no corrupt Ukraine in the EU
Since the start of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, there has been increasing debate about joining the EU. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is hesitant.
CDU federal chairman Merz has been rather cautious about Ukraine's possible accession to the EU. In an interview with the broadcaster n-tv, he warned not to let the war overshadow everything on this issue. "We have a veritable war in Ukraine," said Merz. If Ukraine were a member of the EU, the assistance agreement would take effect. The EU would be obliged to deliver arms to the war zone. The agreement stipulates that in the event of a military attack, both states will consult and look for ways to provide assistance.
"The EU accession process is complex for a reason," Merz continued. The rule of law principles that would be applied when examining possible EU accession should also apply to Ukraine. The EU does not want to "see the Ukraine that we had before, namely the one with oligarchs and with great corruption". There is certainly still a lot to do, according to the CDU federal chairman.
Merz also criticizes Scholz again: "He does not lead". The billions package from the special fund for the Bundeswehr is not enough. The Bundeswehr should be "permanently well financed".
