The Ukrainian government has agreed to sign two additional agreements with the European Commission that expand technical cooperation programs between Kyiv and Brussels. The first agreement extends the implementation period of the 2018 Technical Cooperation Program until July 2026, with the final phase expected to conclude in 2028. This will allow for the completion of key projects aimed at implementing the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, as well as strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian institutions in the areas of democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.
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Financial support and cooperation priorities
The second agreement provides for a significant increase in funding from the European Union: in 2025, the EU will allocate an additional €233.7 million, bringing the total budget of the program to nearly €388 million. The funds will be directed towards strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of Ukrainian state bodies in implementing reforms, coordinating recovery processes, modernizing energy infrastructure, supporting businesses in economic recovery, and facilitating Ukraine’s integration into the EU. The funding will also support civil society and media.
New agreements in trade and transport liberalization
During a meeting of the European Parliament, Elizabeth Siracusa, a representative of the Directorate-General for Agriculture of the European Commission, announced that the EU Council is expected to approve a new agreement with Ukraine regarding a deep and comprehensive free trade area in the near future. This will be another step towards expanding economic cooperation and integrating the Ukrainian market with the European space.
“The EU Council will soon approve a new EU agreement with Ukraine on a deep and comprehensive free trade area.”
Additionally, the European Commission has extended the agreement with Ukraine on the liberalization of freight transport for another 15 months — at least until March 2027. This decision allows Ukrainian and European carriers to conduct bilateral and transit routes without the need for special permits. Such a move will ensure the stability of Ukrainian exports, which generate significant revenue for the state budget, and guarantee the unobstructed import of critically important goods.