EU Ukraine Research Articles

ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY: COMPARISON OF EU MEMBER STATES AND UKRAINE

The purpose of this paper is to conduct a comprehensive study of economic security in the EU Member States and Ukraine, to identify differences and to propose targeted policy interventions based on these differences. Methodology. The study uses a quantitative strategy that assigns numerical ratings to countries based on their performance against predefined thresholds for various economic security indicators. These indicators include industrial security, demographic security, energy security, foreign trade security, investment and innovation security, macroeconomic security, food security, social security and financial security. The study uses data from a variety of sources and applies a ranking system to reflect the level of economic security in each category. Results. The analysis revealed significant differences in the levels of economic security between EU Member States and Ukraine. The main findings include differences in agricultural efficiency, healthcare system efficiency, renewable energy consumption, trade balance, research and development expenditure, and socio-economic factors. For example, countries such as Belgium and Ireland have high yields, while Cyprus and Romania have much lower yields. Life expectancy and the quality of healthcare also vary: Spain and Sweden lead the way, while Bulgaria and Ukraine lag behind. Practical implications. The findings suggest the need for targeted policies and technological advances to improve economic security. For the younger generation, marketing strategies based on brand equity and exclusivity can continue even during economic downturns. For the older generation, strategies that focus on value for money or lower prices may be more effective. Understanding these metrics can help businesses align their strategies with national economic priorities and identify potential areas for investment and growth. Value / Оriginality. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a detailed comparative analysis of economic security in the EU Member States and Ukraine, filling a gap in the understanding of the multifaceted aspects of economic security in these regions.

SYNTHETIC INDICATORS OF QUALITY OF LIFE: EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UKRAINE'S ECONOMIC POLICY

This paper examines the effectiveness of Ukraine's economic policies through the lens of quality of life and argues for the adoption of a minimal set of evaluation criteria, ideally a single composite criterion, to optimise policy evaluation. Despite ongoing efforts to identify such criteria, the study introduces a novel approach by using synthetic indicators of quality of life as the basis for evaluation. This approach is particularly relevant in the context of Ukraine's post-war recovery and its aspirations towards European Union integration. These conditions require the adoption of economic policies that meet European standards of quality of life and facilitate the necessary reforms. Such policies are crucial for improving the living conditions of the Ukrainian population and facilitating the return of refugees after Ukraine's victory over Russia, the aggressor country. This study develops a methodology that uses synthetic indicators of quality of life as a system of criteria to assess the effectiveness of Ukraine's economic policy. The research involves a cross-country analysis of data from seven EU Member States and Ukraine, and the construction of regression models that link the determinants of state economic policy to several indicators: population quality, welfare, social quality, and a comprehensive synthetic indicator – quality of life. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis about the key parameters of the state economic policy as determinants of improving the quality of life of Ukrainian citizens. In addition, the analysis of the dynamics of synthetic indicators of the quality of life in Ukraine and their determinants makes it possible to identify priority areas of economic policy aimed at improving these indicators, which will contribute to the overall efficiency of Ukraine's economic policy.

Legal Guarantees of Physical Activity as Determinants of the Human Right to Health: The Ukrainian Experience in the European Integration Context

ABSTRACT The fact that physical activity (PA) is considered an important tool for promoting human health and a determinant of the right to health has contributed to the promotion of a separate human right to PA at the global level. This article compares the government policies and legal mechanisms for ensuring the right of citizens to health through PA in various EU member states and Ukraine. It has been established that in the absence of a single standard or conditions for implementing this right, the experiences of different European states are different in significant ways. According to our findings, the obstacles to ensuring the right of citizens to PA in Ukraine are due to (1) an inconsistent national development strategy, and adoption of unsystematic regulations without effective mechanisms for their practical implementation; (2) a lack of effective sectoral programs on PA for different social groups; (3) a low level of interest of the majority of citizens in PA as a means of promoting human health. The problem of realizing the rights of Ukrainian citizens has become much more acute due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, starting in February 2022.

O zrównoważonym rozwoju w warunkach migracji kapitału ludzkiego: nowy program na rzecz zewnętrznych i wewnętrznych przesiedleń ludności

The article examines the relationship between the migration of human capital and the sustainable development of socio-economic systems. The evolutionary role of migration and its dual nature are substantiated. It has been proven that, on the one hand, the influx of migrants creates a burden on social protection systems; on the other hand, developed countries that receive the main migration flows show a fairly high degree of socio-economic sustainability and compete for high-quality human capital. An analysis of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of human capital migration was carried out. The main reasons for external and internal population movement in the EU countries and Ukraine, the directions of trends, the intensity of migration and emigration in the EU countries are identified. Socio-demographic portraits of migrants from the EU countries and Ukraine were formed before and after the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine. The benefits of losses, risks, opportunities for migration of human capital and sustainable development are identified and compared. The consequences of migration for the implementation of Sustainable development goals of host countries and donor countries are identified.

Countries’ green brands within the context of sustainable development goals

This study aims to fill the gap in estimating the Green Country Brand Strength Index and its convergence among EU countries and Ukraine (as a potential EU candidate) from 2006 to 2020. Drawing upon data from the World Data Bank, Eurostat, and The Food and Agriculture Organization, the study employs various analytical tools including principal component analysis, the global Malmquist‒Luenberger productivity index, the entropy method, and σ- and β-convergence theories. The findings suggest a notable increase in the green brand values of the analyzed countries from 2006 to 2020, with a significant expansion of the measurement scale. Notably, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden emerged as leaders in the Green Country Brand Strength Index by 2020. Furthermore, the study uncovers convergent policies among EU countries aimed at fostering green brands aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, as evidenced by a decline in σ- and β-convergences. This research provides valuable insights into the dynamics of green branding and policy convergence within the EU and prospective candidate countries. It introduces a distinctive approach to assessing and analyzing green brand strength, emphasizing its critical importance to the formulation of sustainable development policies and strategies.

Determinants of energy system resilience

The importance of energy resilience for the EU countries and Ukraine in the context of geopolitical conflicts and challenges caused by Russian aggression is emphasized. The author em­pha­sizes the need to modernize energy net­works, continuous monitoring and analysis of the energy situation. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that influence energy resilience and the state policy of energy system resilience. It is hypothesized that in times of crisis, state regulation, in particular support for diversified energy sources, construc­tion of efficient energy infrastructure, risk mana­gement systems and transparent regulatory poli­cies, play an important role in ensuring the resilience of the energy system. To achieve the aim of the research, a complex of general scientific and special methods were used such as historical and logical; analyzing factors of energy resilience, statistical aggregation and comparison are used in compiling and analyzing energy resilience indices. Based on such indicators of energy resilience as The Global Energy Vulnerability Index and The Energy Sove­reignty Index, the vulnerabilities of the energy systems of the EU and Ukraine are assessed and their path to energy independence is outlined. The analysis revealed a significant dependence of the EU countries on energy imports, which affects their self-sufficiency, while noting progress in renewable energy, particularly in Denmark, Fin­land, and Sweden. Ukraineʼs position in this ranking is quite low and comparable to European countries such as Slovakia, Poland, and Lithuania, which is a consequence of its dependence on energy imports, as well as low economic resilience and energy efficiency. Most EU countries have achie­ved their performance targets by applying holistic approaches to energy security. The factors affect­ting energy resilience are identified, inclu­ding geopolitical conflicts, availability of energy resour­ces, reliable infrastructure, moni­toring and risk management systems, energy efficient technolo­gies, and transparent regulatory policies. The author emphasizes Ukraineʼs decision to harmo­nize its energy policy with the EU principles, which provides for the update of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine to ensure resilient economic develop­ment and climate neutrality by 2050.

ПРО ЩО СВІДЧИТЬ 88-МЕ МІСЦЕ УКРАЇНИ В РЕЙТИНГУ ПРОЗОРОСТІ ПОДАТКОВИХ ВИТРАТ?

Introduction. The large absolute and relative volumes of tax expenditures in most countries that submit their reports to the Global Tax Expenditures Database, with insufficient transparency and heterogeneous quality of such reports, are convincing evidence of the need for close attention to them both by researchers and by governments and international organizations. The growing attention to tax expenditures at the international level is confirmed by the creation of the Global Tax Expenditures Database (GTED), and in 2023 – the ranking of countries in the context of the transparency of tax expenditures, measured according to the Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index (GTETI), which aims to identify weaknesses in tax expenditures reports and direct efforts to eliminate them. Problem Statement. Ukraine belongs to the number of countries that submit their reports on tax benefits, which are losses of budget revenues (tax expenditures), to the GTED. Therefore, its reporting was subject to evaluation, which determined Ukraine's place in the tax expenditures transparency ranking. The purpose of the article is to familiarize the scientific community, government officials and policy makers in Ukraine with information on the tax expenditures transparency rating, as well as to reveal the reasons for the low quality of tax expenditures reports in Ukraine and to outline areas for their improvement. The methods of critical analysis, comparative and structural-functional analysis, analogies and theoretical generalization are used. Results. The article provides a detailed description of the GTETI and its five dimensions (parameters) that can be used to determine the quality of reports, as well as the results of ranking the EU countries and Ukraine according to the regularity, quality and scope of their tax expenditures reports. Ukraine took the 88th place in the ranking among 104 countries, having received 33,2 scores, which is 18,5 points below the average for EU countries. The country received the lowest scores – 3 and 4 – for the public availability of information on tax expenditures and for the methodology and scope of reporting, and the highest score – 12 – for the institutional framework. For the other two parameters – descriptive data on tax expenditures and tax expenditures assessment – Ukraine's indicators are not high, but do not differ significantly from the average for all countries in the ranking. The reasons for the low quality of tax expenditures reports in Ukraine in all parameters have been analyzed, which makes it possible to draw a conclusion that they need to be improved and the main directions for improvement are identified.

Principles of independence and accountability in the activities of the European Central Bank and the central bank of the EU member state

Principles of independence and accountability in the activities of the European Central Bank and the central bank of the EU member state

Gender Security in EU Member-States and Ukraine

Purpose: This article explores gender security within the economic frameworks of EU member-states and Ukraine. It aims to expand the definition of gender security beyond traditional concepts of conflict resolution and violence prevention, focusing on economic stability and equality. The article analyzes the impact of economic policies, labor market dynamics, healthcare systems, and social policies on gender security, contributing to a broader understanding of the concept. Methods: The study employs a quantitative methodology using a robust set of indicators across demographic, macroeconomic, and social security parameters. These indicators include predefined threshold values for evaluating economic and gender security. Countries are assigned numerical rankings based on their performance against these thresholds, with a focus on female-to-male ratios in key areas. Results and conlcusions: The research reveals significant disparities in gender security across EU member-states and Ukraine. Spain and Sweden demonstrate superior healthcare and socio-economic conditions, reflected in high female life expectancies and low infant mortality rates. In contrast, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine exhibit lower life expectancies and higher infant mortality rates, highlighting challenges in healthcare and economic stability. The study also finds discrepancies in unemployment rates between genders, indicating varied economic conditions and societal norms. Implications: The findings can inform targeted policy interventions in healthcare, employment, and social welfare to address gender-specific challenges. By understanding disparities in gender security, policymakers can design more effective strategies to promote gender equality and economic stability. The article’s comprehensive approach provides a nuanced view of gender security, crucial for shaping policies that address both female and male economic securities. Originality / value: This article contributes to gender security research by providing a comprehensive, gender-centric analysis of economic security in the EU and Ukraine. It stands out from previous studies by integrating a wide range of economic indicators to understand the interplay between economic conditions and gender equality.

The influence of innovative development in the EU countries and Ukraine on the competitiveness of national economies: A comparative analysis

Russian aggression adversely affected the economy of Ukraine and emphasized the need to adapt the best practices of EU countries to determine steps to restore the country’s competitiveness. This study aims to determine the influence of the innovative development of countries on their competitiveness and identify prospects for Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery. The study constructed neural networks to assess the relationships between the factors of innovative development and the competitiveness of the EU countries and Ukraine. Six main factors of innovative development of countries are identified: “innovations in business (S1),” “intellectual property (S2)”, “innovations in industry (S3),” “eco-innovations (S4),” “innovation management (S5),” and “digital innovations (S5).” Groups of factors are determined by the strength of influence (strong, moderate, or weak). For Ukraine, S1 and S6 have a strong effect (33.3%), S5 shows moderate (16.7%), S2, S3, and S4 show weak effects (50%). For EU countries, S1 and S6 have a strong influence, S2 and S3 – moderate, S5 and S4 – weak. This comparative analysis concluded that EU countries consider intellectual property, green economy, and state innovation policy as key components of their competitiveness. The results discovered a weak relationship between intellectual property protection, innovation in industry, and competitiveness of Ukraine compared to EU countries. However, digital innovations significantly and positively affect Ukraine’s competitiveness.

Analysis of regulatory implementation of regulation 536/2014 by European Union countries and Ukraine regarding the examination of clinical trials data and information

The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of regulatory requirements for expertise of clinical trials documentation, submitted for regulatory authority and ethic committees’ approval in EU member countries and Ukraine, outlining the main trends, considering the updated Regulation (EU) No 536/2014, which came into effect on January 31, 2023. Among the positive changes are simplification of safety reporting requirements, use of artificial intelligence in the process of clinical trials documentation examination for obtaining regulatory authority and ethic commission approval, introduction of a single portal for submitting materials for clinical trials, and functioning of database for the submission and review of initial Clinical Trial Application documents and obtaining authorization within the EU to facilitate the interaction between applicants and regulatory authority are highlighted. To harmonize Ukraine’s regulatory requirements with EU legislation, it is advisable to use a single portal for data exchange and document submission for applicants in regards to clinical trials, regulatory authority and local ethics committees. This will expedite the examination process of clinical trial documentation and simplify the monitoring of document review progress.

Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Ukrainian Law Enforcement: National Compliance with EU Standards

Ensuring human rights and freedoms is the primary task of national development in Ukraine and the main social values and freedoms that determine the need to ensure the transparent, efficient, and population-oriented functioning of all state institutions that ensure the protection of people's and citizens' rights. The purpose of this research is to identify the state of human rights protection and enforcement in law enforcement activities in EU countries and Ukraine and to outline trends for further improvement in human rights law enforcement activities. The methodological basis of the investigation is the dialectics of worldview and general and specific scientific methods for understanding national phenomena and legal realities. The research finds the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms are foundational to effective law enforcement activities, requiring alignment with constitutional, legal, and international standards. The modernization of policing principles involves expanding the role of national institutions, fostering accountability, diversity and partnerships, while humanizing police activities to establish trust-based relations with citizens. The research further emphasizes the critical role of implementing these insights into the actual activities of Ukrainian law enforcement agencies for a more meaningful and impactful transformation in ensuring human rights and freedoms. The study is of great scientific and theoretical importance, since scientific achievements in this field define the general direction of its understanding of the state, making it possible to understand and identify new trends in the development of ensuring compliance with human rights and freedoms in the world.

From the 2014 Annexation of Crimea to the 2022 Russian War on Ukraine: Path Dependence and Socialization in the EU–Ukraine Relations

AbstractDecisions the EU took in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine have been assessed in scholarship as ‘unprecedented’ and ‘unthinkable before’. The Union's response to the 2022 full‐scale invasion has thus been much stronger than the one linked to the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The difference between the 2014 and 2022 responses can be attributed to many factors, particularly differences in the nature and scale of Russia's attacks and the US co‐ordination efforts during the Russian pre‐war military mobilization on Ukraine's borders. We show that, though these factors undoubtedly matter, it has been the path‐dependent dynamics of EU–Ukraine co‐operation on association relations, Ukraine's resilience‐building and the EU's socialization with Ukraine from the Euromaidan Revolution (2013‐14) to the 2022 invasion that contributed to the strength and promptness of the EU's response to Russia's full‐scale invasion.

ОЦІНКА ЕКОЛОГІЧНОЇ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ ТА ЄС: МОЖЛИВОСТІ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ДЛЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ З ВИРОБНИЦТВА ЦЕМЕНТУ

The purpose of the article is to assess environmental performance in Ukraine and the countries of the European Union using the method of taxonomic analysis. To assess environmental performance and compare its value in Ukraine with EU countries, the author selected six main environmental indicators. Their statistical characteristics according to the data of 2022 allow us to assert a significant differentiation of countries according to individual environmental indicators. Taking into account the significant impact of the specified indicators on environmental performance, the level of environmental performance in EU countries and Ukraine in 2022 was estimated based on the taxonomic analysis method. The integrated indicator calculated from the taxonomic analysis shows low environmental performance in 2022 in the selected countries, as the maximum value is only 0.540 (Malta). The value of the integral indicator for Ukraine is 0.091 and, together with Belgium and Bulgaria, it is at the very bottom of the formed rating. Therefore, environmental performance in Ukraine is significantly lower compared to the vast majority of EU countries, which creates the need for the spread of socially responsible environmental direction by enterprises, the introduction of "green" innovations and constant communication with stakeholders. The proposed methodical approach can have practical application in assessing the environmental performance of cement production enterprises, because all the largest cement producers in Ukraine adhere to the principles of socially responsible activity to achieve the goals of sustainable development. At PJSC "Ivano-Frankivskcement", the environmental component of CSR is realized through the use of own raw materials, waste minimization thanks to the internal exchange of resources between different productions. The priority of PJSC "Kryviy Rig Cement" is the fulfillment of all environmental protection requirements, the constant search and implementation of projects that lead to a reduction of the impact on the environment. For CEMARK, caring for the environment is one of the key principles on which the company's activities are based. PJSC "Dickerhoff Cement Ukraine" applies a systematic approach to solving the tasks of sustainable development by implementing corporate policy and improving key indicators of sustainable development.

A Comparative Analysis of Exports of Services in the EU Countries and Ukraine

A Comparative Analysis of Exports of Services in the EU Countries and Ukraine

МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ВІДНОВЛЮВАЛЬНИХ ДЖЕРЕЛ ЕНЕРГІЇ НА ПРИКЛАДІ КРАЇН ЄС ТА УКРАЇНИ

The research examines the use of renewable energy sources in the countries of the European Union and Ukraine, as well as modeling the dependence between indicators of the country's energy dependence and the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption. The purpose of the article is a theoretical-statistical analysis of the prospects for the use of renewable energy sources and modeling of the impact of the intensity of renewable energy usage on energy security indicators on the case of the European Union and Ukraine. The mechanisms of regulation of the renewable energy market in European countries were considered, the analysis of the use of renewable energy sources in Germany and France was carried out. The dynamics of the use of renewable energy facilities in Ukraine are analyzed. Despite the promising development of renewable energy sources in Ukraine, most projects are currently suspended during military operations, although the renewable energy sector plays a significant role in Ukraine's recovery plans. Based on the data of the EU countries and Ukraine, a correlation analysis was conducted between the level of energy dependence and the share of renewable energy sources in final consumption and the existence of a negative correlation between the variables was established. On the basis of indicators of energy dependence and the share of RES in final consumption by the method of cluster analysis, the analyzed countries are divided into five clusters. However, for a more detailed study of the influence of the indicators of the intensity of use of renewable energy sources on the indicators of the economic and social spheres, additional data are needed, which constitutes the perspective of further research in this field. The conducted analysis revealed significant differentiation between the analyzed countries. Ukraine is included in the cluster with EU countries that have a share of RES in final consumption from 10% to 30% and the level of energy dependence exceeds 50%. Ukraine has the lowest level of RES share in final consumption. The development of renewable energy will allow the country to reduce the level of energy dependence, which will positively affect the energy and economic security of the country.

MECHANISM OF TAX REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Introduction. Ensuring sustainable development is one of the main problems of the modern world. Humanity, in the process of simplifying its life, causes harmful effects on nature and the environment as a whole. In order to reduce the negative impact and achieve economic and social benefits, most countries introduce various environmental taxes, fees and other payments. In today's realities, they play an important role in generating state revenues, but there is no effective mechanism for their use. Therefore, the analysis of the current state of development of environmental taxation and the mechanism that will ensure the rational use of natural resources are important in today's conditions. The purpose of the article is to analyze the existing mechanism of budgetary and fiscal regulation of nature use and to justify proposals for its further improvement in accordance with today's requirements. Methods. The following methods were used in the course of the study and to present its results: analysis, synthesis, generalisation, specification, statistical, graphical. Results. The main features of environmental taxes are determined. The author analyses the share of environmental taxes in the GDP structure of the EU countries and Ukraine. The advantages and disadvantages of environmental taxes are presented. The principles that regulate the institute of environmental taxation are considered. The author's own vision of building a tax mechanism for regulating environmental management, which includes budgeting and distribution functions, is proposed. Conclusions. Implementation of an effective tax mechanism for regulating environmental management requires careful consideration of specific environmental problems, economic conditions and the regulatory framework of a particular country. The functioning of such a mechanism is rational, which will focus not only on filling the revenue component, but also on their use for environmental protection measures.

ОЦІНКА СВІТЛОВОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА З УРАХУВАННЯМ БЕЗПЕКИ ПРАЦІ ТА ПРАЦЕЗДАТНОСТІ ЛЮДЕЙ ПРИ ВИКОНАННІ РОБІТ ВИСОКОЇ ЗОРОВОЇ СКЛАДНОСТІ

Purpose. Development of a complex methodology for evaluating the production light environment when performing works of high visual complexity. Methodology is to use comparative analysis of methodical approaches to the assessment of the light environment, which is the basis for the standardization of the light environment of workplaces in the EU countries and Ukraine. The regulatory documents have been analyzed from the point of view of the impact of the light environment on work safety, work capacity, and the psychophysiological state of workers who perform visual work of high complexity, as the most vulnerable category of workers. Results. Our analysis of international and Ukrainian acts that regulate the quality of the light environment at workplaces and research methods that take into account the quality of the light environment when performing work of high visual complexity allows us to establish that they do not fully take into account the requirements for the light environment in the work area and on workplaces.Taking into account the data of the world experience when assessing working conditions by the light environment factor, the justification and selection of the light environment criteria has been carried out for the first time, which allows to qualitatively assess the influence of the light environment when performing works of high visual complexity. For the first time, an algorithm for step-by-step assessment of the quality of lighting in the workplace is proposed to assess the components of the light environment, taking into account the impact of natural and artificial lighting on work capacity, safety, and psychophysiological activity, taking into account the psychophysiological state of workers. Scientific novelty. For the first time, a scientific and practical justification and selection of criteria for the parameters of the light environment has been carried out, which allows to qualitatively assess the influence of the light environment during the performance of visual tasks of high complexity. Practical significanse. The results of the implementation of the research make it possible to improve the methods of researching the production environment. Taking into account the factor of the light environment allows to increase the safety of work of a wide category of workers in various industries, which is especially important in connection with the spread of automation of production in Ukraine and the world, and, accordingly, an increase in the category of workers performing work related to high visual load. Keywords: visual environment; lighting environment; glance; labor protection.

The Comparative Analysis of Components of Pharmacy Education Programs in Universities of EU Countries and Ukraine

The Comparative Analysis of Components of Pharmacy Education Programs in Universities of EU Countries and Ukraine

Barreiers and opportunities of the Republic of Moldova as a future member of the European Union

Introduction. The article explores the challenges and prospects faced by the Republic of Moldova in its ambitions to become a member of the European Union. Moldova’s geopolitical location, situated between EU member states and Ukraine, makes it a significant participant in the Eastern Partnership program. The main barriers hindering Moldova’s path to EU membership, such as political instability, corruption, and economic disparities, have been analyzed. The impact of the Transnistria conflict on the country’s European integration ambitions has also been studied. Potential opportunities and advantages Moldova possesses, such as commitments to democratic reforms and association agreements with the EU, have been examined. The continuous support from the EU towards Moldova’s European integration through financial assistance and cooperation in political matters has been highlighted. A roadmap for realizing Moldova’s European ambitions has been proposed, and the consequences of its potential future membership in the European Union have been revealed.
 Purpose. The aim of the article is to analyze the economic, political, and geopolitical issues influencing the Eurointegration processes in the Republic of Moldova, particularly its status as a candidate for European Union membership.
 Methods. To achieve the stated goal of the article, several specialized research methods were employed, including analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction and concretization, systematization, and elements of comparative analysis. The methodological foundation for the research included national normative legal acts of the EU member states and the Republic of Moldova, as well as joint documents regulating integration processes. Additionally, scholarly works of domestic and foreign researchers, statistical reports, and other sources of information were utilized. This comprehensive approach facilitated a profound analysis and substantiation of conclusions regarding Moldova’s Eurointegration prospects and the necessity for implementing reforms to ensure successful membership in the European Union.
 Conclusions. The Republic of Moldova faces significant barriers, such as political instability, impeding the adoption of long-term reforms; widespread corruption affecting the business climate and investment potential; and economic disparities hindering regional development. Several promising opportunities for Moldova were identified during the research. These include commitments to democratic reforms and cooperation with the European Union. The conclusion was drawn that successful EU membership would grant Moldova substantial benefits, such as enhanced economic development, foreign investment attraction, access to the European market, and the promotion of contemporary standards across various sectors. The importance of implementing necessary reforms and changes to achieve Moldova’s Eurointegration goals and EU support in this process were emphasized.
 Discussion. The research findings indicate that the Republic of Moldova encounters internal and external barriers complicating its path to becoming a future member of the European Union. Political instability, corruption, and economic disparities remain significant obstacles to European integration. However, Moldova possesses the potential and opportunities for reforms and cooperation with the EU, increasing its chances of obtaining membership. EU support and commitment to democracy and European standards open doors to realizing potential advantages of EU membership. To succeed in Eurointegration processes, Moldova must continue implementing reforms and maintaining cooperation with the EU.