Current EU members find it more attractive to admit wealthier countries than poorer eastern states, as all 13 nations that joined since 2004 remain net recipients of EU funds, a trend likely to apply to candidates including Ukraine, Politico reported on March 30.
Ukraine’s EU bid could be delayed as richer candidates gain priority
Current EU members find it more attractive to admit wealthier countries than poorer eastern states, as all 13 nations that joined since 2004 remain net recipients of EU funds, a trend likely to apply to candidates including Ukraine, Politico reported on March 30.


