Eu at a glance i
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The document summarizes the key aspects of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine through their Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA). It established political and economic reforms to align Ukraine with EU standards, preferential access to EU markets, and political and financial support. The agreement has several titles addressing general principles, political dialogue, justice and security, trade, economic and sector cooperation, and financial cooperation. It sets up institutions like the Association Council and Committee to facilitate EU-Ukraine relations and cooperation across multiple policy areas.
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Eu at a glance i
- 1. EU at a glance: How Association can work for you Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement
- 2. Cooperation between EU and Ukraine Partnership and Cooperation Agreement European Neighborhood Policy -$$- Association Agreement Negotiations started Highest Rada and the European Parliament ratified the Agreement Germany ratified the Agreement 1994 2008 2014 2015
- 3. A mutual Political and Economic Association • Economic, judicial, and financial reforms EU acquis • Conform to EU technical and consumer standards • Political and financial support • Access to research and knowledge • Preferential access to EU markets
- 4. Preamble Sets out the ambition for a close and lasting relationship Reference to common values on which the EU is built Ukraine as a European country with common history and common values The EU welcomes Ukraine’s European choice
- 5. Title I - General Principles Democratic principles, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law Principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity Free market economy and good governance Countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Fight against corruption, trans-national organised crime and terrorism
- 6. Title II - Political Dialogue at ministerial level within the Association Council Cooperation on domestic reforms and in the area of Common Security and Foreign Policy (CSFP) • to deepen political association and increase political and security policy convergence and effectiveness • to promote international stability and security
- 7. Title II - Political Dialogue ctd at ministerial level within the Association Council Cooperation on domestic reforms and in the area of Common Security and Foreign Policy (CSFP) • to strengthen cooperation and dialogue on international security and crisis management • to foster result-oriented and practical cooperation for achieving peace, security and stability on the European continent Also: Promoting peace and international justice by ratifying and implementing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court • submitted by Ukraine on 8 September 2015
- 8. Title III - Justice, Freedom and Security Cooperation on migration, asylum and border management Cooperation in fighting terrorism, crime and corruption The importance of the introduction of a visa free travel regime for the citizens of Ukraine The commitment to combating organised crime and money laundering
- 9. Title IV - Trade and Trade-Related Matters Expected results: Higher standards of products Better services for citizens Potential to compete effectively in international markets Ukraines economic integration through the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) Elimination of almost all tariffs and barriers in the area of trade in goods Provision of services and the flow of investments (especially in the energy sector) Later: Access e.g. in areas such as public procurement or industrial goods
- 10. Contains 28 chapters in different fields like • Energy Cooperation • Finances • Transport • Environment • Science and Technology • Economy • Tourism • Social policy • Education Gradual approximation with EU standards Title V - Economic and sector cooperation
- 11. Title VI - Financial cooperation with anti-fraud provisions To support action in three priority areas: 1. Good governance and the rule of law 2. Facilitating the entry into force of the Association Agreement 3. Sustainable development, including energy and environment EU still as largest donor to Ukraine
- 12. Title VII - Institutional, general and final provisions • as a platform for meetings between presidentsThe EU-Ukraine Summit • for dialogue at ministerial levelThe Association Council • will adress the specific DCFTA issues The Association Committee • as a forum for members of the Parliaments of EU and Ukraine The Parliamentary Association Committee A Civil Society Platform Institutional set up for EU-Ukraine relations:
- 13. EU as Ukraine’s main trading partner UKRAINE Foreign trade European Union Eurasian Economic Union Rest 23% 32% 45%