Press release, Brussels, 4 July 2014:
On 8 July, the EU
institutions and member states, Ukrainian government and international
donors will gather for a High Level Meeting in Brussels to discuss the
key priorities and support for Ukraine going forward.
The meeting will be
organised by the European Commission services in cooperation with the
European External Action Service and will be chaired by Štefan Füle
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy.
“The EU-Ukraine
Association Agreement recently signed in Brussels is a tangible step
towards a more modern, democratic and prosperous Ukraine. It needs now
to be implemented, together with the European agenda for reforms that
will bring the country closer to the European Union.
Ukraine ownership of this process is essential. But so is international
support and solidarity. The European Union has been providing wide
ranging political, financial and technical assistance to Ukraine's
domestic reform process. Other international donors have also been very
active. We will meet on 8 July, together with the Ukrainian government, to ensure effective coordination of our common efforts” said European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso.
The High Level Meeting will provide
an opportunity to present the European Agenda for Reform and discuss key
short and medium term priorities for Ukraine. It should also agree on
the donor coordination structures and next steps towards a donors and
investors’ conference to be held later this year.
The Support Group for Ukraine,
announced in April, will coordinate the Commission’s work to ensure that
Ukrainian authorities have all the support they need to undertake the
political and economic reforms and stabilise the country.
Background
European Agenda for Reform
Commissioner Füle travelled to Kyiv
on 24 March, leading a high-level Commission delegation, in order to
work with the Ukrainian authorities on a number of reforms that are
necessary, both in the area of democratic institutions and the economy.
Following discussions with the Ukrainian authorities, a "European Agenda
for Reform" has been established to match Ukraine needs with EU's
short- and mid-term support.
Support Group for Ukraine
On 9 April, the Commission decided to
create a Support Group for Ukraine. This group, based in Brussels, in
close cooperation with other Commission Services and the European
External Action Service, will act as a focal point, providing structure
and guidance for the Commission's work to support Ukraine. It will also
help mobilise Member States' expertise and further enhance coordination
with other donors and the International Financial Institutions.
The European Agenda for Reform will serve as a roadmap for the Support Group.
EU support package
On 5th
March, the European Commission adopted a large support package worth
€11.1 billion over the next seven years. This package is composed of EU
assistance (grants and loans), and loans from EU-based
international financial institutions – the European Investment Bank
(EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
The EU assistance amounts to €3
billion and comprises €1.5 billion in the form of grants and €1.6
billion in the form of loans for macro-financial assistance.
The Special Measure for Ukraine of
€365 million, adopted on 29 April, is part of the EU grant assistance.
It includes two actions: a state building contract (€355 million) and
support to civil society (€10 million).
The State Building Contract, in the
form of budget support, provides financial assistance in the short term
to support the process of transition. The general objective is to
support the government of Ukraine in addressing short-term economic
problems and preparing for in-depth reform in the context of political
association and economic integration with the EU on the basis of the
Association Agreement/Deep Comprehensive Free Trade Area through support
to improved governance, the fight against corruption, judiciary reform
and public administration reform........................http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-775_en.htm?locale=en
4/7/14
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Related:
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Remarks by President Barroso following the extraordinary meeting of EU Heads of State and Government on Ukraine. -European Commission
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