The EU's Eastern Partnership has been a key instrument in promoting democratic development across the region and in supporting democratically-minded actors within authoritarian states.
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia's democratic track record is not perfect, but granting them EU candidate status would further support their journey towards stable democracy, strong rule of law and a functioning market economy.
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Already a member? Login hereAna Furtuna is director of the secretariat of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.
Ana Furtuna is director of the secretariat of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.