Since 2005, the European Union’s relations with its neighbours have been in constant evolution, driven by major developments both within the bloc and in its neighbours. The 2004 enlargement and the “colour revolutions” of Georgia and Ukraine have created a need for new priorities, new aid, and a new paradigm. In Ukraine, the Orange Revolution and the election of Viktor Yushchenko as President signalled the beginning of a more democratic politics in the country and revived its accession bid, which, despite being an official priority since 1993, had essentially been dormant. Indeed, despite having received billions in foreign aid, Ukraine has not undergone major sectoral or institutional reform since independence in 1991.