A new poll by Transparency International Ukraine has found that three-quarters of Ukrainians support EU membership. Most of the population believes in the country’s European future.

Kyiv and Western regions lead in support

According to research by Transparency International Ukraine (TI), 74% of citizens support Ukraine joining the EU. The highest levels of support are in Kyiv (82%), the western regions (80%), northern regions (78%), and central regions (76%), while in the south and east, the figures are somewhat lower—69% and 64%, respectively. Only 6% oppose membership, and 18% are undecided.

Main expectations from European integration

The Ukrainians most often associate joining the EU with a better future for children (65%), peace (60%), economic growth (60%), improved quality of life (59%), and new job opportunities (58%).

Fifty-five percent believe membership will help fight corruption, and 54% believe it will promote adherence to the rule of law. Only 2% see no benefits.

Concerns and optimism among Ukrainians

The main risks identified include youth emigration (48%), exploitation of natural resources (35%), an influx of immigrants (31%), and increasing bureaucracy (30%). Forty-two percent are optimistic that the EU accession process will take up to 5 years, 22% estimate 6–10 years, and only 12% believe Ukraine will never join.

“The survey showed that Ukrainians … remain very optimistic, believing that we will be able to join the European family within the next five years,” commented Andrii Borovyk, Executive Director of TI Ukraine.

The survey was conducted by Info Sapiens in June–July 2025 on behalf of TI Ukraine. The sample included 1,015 respondents, representative by gender, age, type and size of settlement, and macro-region in government-controlled territories.