Ukraine’s large farms are adapting to EU standards in anticipation of future membership, but integrating its substantial agricultural power into the European single market presents significant challenges. This integration poses a potential “cataclysm” for the existing Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to sources. Brussels and EU member states face a complex task in managing the influx of Ukrainian agricultural products. The scale of Ukrainian agriculture could fundamentally disrupt the current market balance. Concerns are rising that the entire CAP may need to be rethought to accommodate Ukraine's entry. This situation necessitates a comprehensive reassessment of EU agricultural policies to avoid destabilizing the sector.