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All the news about Ukraine's talks to join the European Union, an event likely to be as pivotal as the reconstruction itself.
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
EC seeks to extend duty-free imports for Ukraine steel as Metinvest CEO warns capacity depends on security guarantees
The European Commission (EC) said it has proposed to prolong measures guaranteeing duty-free imports for Ukraine's steel as it looks to support the country's economy. "Iron and steel exports to the EU are a significant source of revenue for Ukraine. Continuing to exempt these
Ukraine's legislation passes EU review for free movement of goods
The Ukrainian government said the country has completed the official screening of its legislation for compliance with European Union norms under the Free Movement of Goods chapter. As part of the screening, Ukraine prepared over 44 presentations for the European Commission on 59 acts of EU law regulating industrial products,
EU seeks to grant Ukraine access to Single Market in final peace deal, The Telegraph reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is prepared to stretch EU rules to the "breaking point" to guarantee Ukraine's access to the Single Market, The Telegraph reported, citing a senior EU official. While the EU would decide which sectors to open and which to restrict,
EIB, EC sign €2 billion guarantee to support reconstruction of Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission (EC) on Thursday signed a guarantee agreement that will allow the EIB to invest at least €2 billion in urgent recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The funding is part of the European Union's €50 billion Ukraine Facility, the
European Commission proposes €800 billion defense spending plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday unveiled a five-part "Rearm Europe" plan to mobilize €800 billion to enhance Europe's defense capabilities and provide military aid to Kyiv. Firstly, she proposed a new financial instrument worth €150 billion to provide EU member states
Ukraine may join EU before 2030, says European Commission president
Ukraine could become a member of the European Union before 2030 if it maintains the current pace and quality of reforms, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday at a press conference in Kyiv. "I really appreciate the political will that is there. I would even
Ukraine plans test launch of GHG emissions trading system in 2028
Ukraine plans to launch a pilot phase of a proposed national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading system in 2028, the country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources said. The GHG trading system is a market-based mechanism that sets an overall limit on greenhouse gas emissions for
Ukraine carried out 18 of 31 recommendations to fight graft, CoE anti-corruption body says
Ukraine has made progress in its efforts to prevent corruption among judges, prosecutors and members of parliament despite the "extremely difficult" wartime conditions, the Council of Europe's anti-corruption group body has found in its latest report. The country has carried out 18 of Greco'