EU Accession
All the news about Ukraine's talks to join the European Union, an event likely to be as pivotal as the reconstruction itself.
Ukraine targets full EU alignment for banks and insurers by 2028
Ukraine aims to align its banking and insurance sectors with European Union regulations by 2028 as part of its bid to join the bloc, despite the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing invasion, National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi told Reuters in an interview. Ukraine's banking
Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says
Ukraine's Economy Ministry is preparing an official request to the European Commission to start formal talks on postponing the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for the war-torn country, The Odessa Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade
EU may temporarily reinstate pre-war agricultural trade restrictions on Ukraine, sources say
The European Union (EU) could temporarily reintroduce tariffs and quotas in its agricultural trade with Ukraine if a new deal is not ready to start when the war-related tariff breaks end on June 5, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed diplomats.
EU, Ukraine launch new business partnership to draw investments in war-torn country
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal launched a new business partnership as they look to attract investors to help rebuild the country devastated by the ongoing war with Russia.
Ukraine's finance ministry, Ukraine Facility audit board to cooperate in facility's oversight
Ukraine's Finance Ministry said it has signed a memorandum with the Ukraine Facility audit board to cooperate in strengthening financial management and oversight of the instrument. The agreement allows for the exchange of information, reports, and documents, along with fostering active institutional dialogue.
Ukraine's finance minister warns of 'damaging' consequences if EU fails to renew duty-free trade deal
Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told the Financial Times that Ukraine could face "really damaging" consequences if the EU does not renew its duty-free trade deal. Emergency European Union trade measures that lifted duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports are due to expire on June
Ukraine submits its first integrated report on national energy and climate plan to the Energy Community
Ukraine has submitted its first integrated report on the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the Energy Community, comprised of the European Union and neighbors, in compliance with European regulations and legislation. The March 15 submission "demonstrates the seriousness of our intentions to integrate into
EU carbon tax could lead to $2.7 billion investment loss, $4.7 billion in export loss for Ukraine by 2030, study suggests
Introduction of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could lead to some $2.7 billion in investment losses for Ukraine between 2026 and 2030, according to an updated estimate from steel industry consultancy GMK Center. In addition, potential export losses during the same period are projected at