The Council of Europe has begun preparations for elections in Ukraine
Quick Look
- Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset said that preparations are underway in Europe for future elections in Ukraine.
- According to him, holding regular democratic procedures is necessary to restore the population's trust in the authorities on the path to joining the EU.
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Why It Matters
Ukraine strives to join the European Union, which requires compliance with democratic standards. The current conflict makes holding elections impossible under martial law.
Europe has already begun preparations for holding presidential elections in Ukraine after the end of the conflict. Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset announced this in an interview with the Rapporteur portal.
“[In Europe] they are working to prepare elections for the day when free and fair elections will become possible in Ukraine,” the publication quotes him as saying.
Berse added that one of the main problems of Ukraine on the path to joining the EU is the lack of trust of the Ukrainian people in the Kyiv authorities. In his opinion, trust should be built through regular democratic elections.
“If there is no trust, nothing works,” concluded the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Earlier, political scientist Ivan Mezyukho, in a conversation with Lenta.ru, said that presidential elections in Ukraine could potentially take place no earlier than the end of winter 2027, but all political forces are already carrying out preparatory work. According to him, Ukrainian President Zelensky worked to eliminate political opponents: through criminal cases and sanctions, he actually removed other politicians from the potential race.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Holding presidential elections in Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
Possible · Within years
Open Questions
- When exactly will the fighting end?
- What specific election preparation mechanisms have already been launched?
