67% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return home after the end of hostilities.This is evidenced by the data of a survey conducted by the Legislative Initiatives Laboratory. However, as noted, these figures will change as Ukrainians become more and more rooted abroad.
I’d assume the stats could change in both directions, depending on how long the war lasts, how thoroughly Russia is defeated, and the aftermath. Ukraine joining NATO, Western investments, Russian foreign assets transferred as reparations, Ukraine joining the EU although that’s a complicated and potentially very slow process.
The EU thing ain’t happening any time soon. Just look at how Poland reacted to grain exports. Look at how countries like Hungary block stuff. Look at the rise of the far right across Europe.
Before it can even think of adding Moldova, the EU needs to reform to become functional. Voting by majority, an entirely reworked Common Agricultural Policy, common foreign policy, tackling de-industrialisation, etc. etc.
I don’t see it happening soon. I wonder if it will ever happen, or if it’s too late.
I’d assume the stats could change in both directions, depending on how long the war lasts, how thoroughly Russia is defeated, and the aftermath. Ukraine joining NATO, Western investments, Russian foreign assets transferred as reparations, Ukraine joining the EU although that’s a complicated and potentially very slow process.
The EU thing ain’t happening any time soon. Just look at how Poland reacted to grain exports. Look at how countries like Hungary block stuff. Look at the rise of the far right across Europe.
Before it can even think of adding Moldova, the EU needs to reform to become functional. Voting by majority, an entirely reworked Common Agricultural Policy, common foreign policy, tackling de-industrialisation, etc. etc.
I don’t see it happening soon. I wonder if it will ever happen, or if it’s too late.
If our American
mastersfriends ask, we’ll do it, just like we did for Eastern Europe