“The European Union, Denmark, Lithuania and Sweden launch €16.7 million project ‘Ukraine2EU’ to support Ukraine’s path to EU Accession and strengthen its integration efforts”

On April 1, the conference “Ukraine’s EU Membership: Not If, but When” marked the official launch of the European Union (EU) and Member States’ flagship initiative, the “Ukraine2EU – EU Integration Support Programme for Ukraine”. This programme is designed to assist Ukraine in its preparations for EU membership by providing strategic guidance and expert support to Ukrainian authorities as they lead the reform process. The launch event also highlighted Sweden joining the initiative, alongside the EU, Denmark and Lithuania, bringing Team Europe’s total contribution to €16.7 million for this project implemented by the Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency (CPVA).

Preparing for EU accession demands a commitment to comprehensive reforms and the harmonisation of Ukrainian legislation with that of the European Union. Ukraine must address pressing challenges, including strengthening its resilience during the war, managing post-war recovery, and driving national modernisation.

“Despite the relentless brutality of Russia’s aggression, Ukraine is adopting bold reforms and has proven its determination to make progress towards EU membership. Team Europe stands in full solidarity with this courageous and transformative journey. The Ukraine2EU programme will help channel expertise from current EU Member States to ensure Ukraine gets the best advice on its path towards a future in the European Union” said Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement.

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