EU-Ukraine Business Summit: Commissioner Kos and Prime Minister Shmyhal launch new business partnership

From 10 to 11 April, Brussels hosted the EU-Ukraine Business Summit.

Co-organised by the European Commission, the Government of Ukraine, the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, and Italy – as host of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference – the Summit brought together over 700 key stakeholders.

Discussions focused on Ukraine’s reconstruction and the vital reforms needed to unlock investment and to strengthen the country’s business climate, within the broader context of Europe’s reindustrialisation agenda.

Held under the motto ‘EU support and accession driving Ukraine’s economic recovery’, the Summit discussed the role of the EU’s Ukraine Facility in supporting recovery efforts, including rebuilding infrastructure and industry, de-risking wartime investment, and boosting access to finance for SMEs and war-affected communities.

On this occasion, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal launched a new EU-Ukraine Business Partnership. This strategic initiative aims to deepen economic and investment ties between the EU and Ukraine, accelerate Ukraine’s recovery, and support its path towards EU accession and integration into the EU Single Market. It focuses on three key areas: advancing business environment reforms, mobilising large-scale investment, and promoting Ukraine as an attractive investment destination.

The European Commission also announced a second call, encouraging EU companies to invest in Ukraine’s reconstruction. This call will remain open for proposals from EU businesses, including joint ventures with Ukrainian partners, until 10 October 2025.

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