Public Opinion Divided on Ukraine's EU Membership Ahead of Key Summit

Europeans are generally open to the idea of Ukraine joining the EU, according to a survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). However, there is lukewarm support for the EU's enlargement to include Georgia and countries in the western Balkans. The survey also revealed economic and security concerns regarding Ukraine's potential membership. While there is considerable support for Ukraine's candidacy, there is widespread opposition to Turkey's accession. The summit this week will discuss the start of accession talks, but the debate on how to achieve enlargement has just begun.