The Security of the Eastern Frontier of the European Union Moldova and Ukraine within the Eastern Partnership
The Security of the Eastern Frontier of the European Union Moldova and Ukraine within the Eastern Partnership

Summary/Abstract: After the “big bang enlargement” on 2004 and 2007, the eastern borders of the European Union have changed drastically and states like Ukraine, Moldova etc. became immediate neighbours of the EU, fact that under the present international interdependences affects the security of all parties involved, be them directly or indirectly (for example the Ukrainian gas crisis or the Georgian war). Because the European Neighbourhood Policy had a too general approach, in 2009 on Poland and Sweden’s proposal, the Eastern Partnership was launched. The program follows the logic of “more for more”, but regardless of their activities the European Union membership still remains an unspoken aspect, fact that making it even harder for Moldova or Ukraine to create and maintain a balance between Russia and the EU. Taking into account the 2012 developments in terms of reforms it remains to be seen if an Association Agreement is a short-term plausible outcome for the two above-mentioned countries.

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