Ukraine is now adapting its food safety system to the realities of the market economy and European norms. We talked to Tony Wheale, the team leader of the EU-funded ‘Improvement of Food Safety Control System in Ukraine’ project, and Yana Dobidovska, the project’s deputy team leader, about the differences between the old and new systems, changes already accomplished, and the way forward. Here are the highlights of our conversation. Read more
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How Ukrainian entrepreneurs are changing world industries with EU grants
Energy-efficient houses, 3D metal printing, solar smart blinds – these technologies will change the global economy and our everyday lives in the very near future. Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the creators of these innovative products. Read more
Legislative changes in waste management in Ukraine are stalled
“How can the public help promote behaviour changes for waste management in Ukraine?” Workshops addressing this question were held in late September in Kyiv and Lviv in the context of the EU-funded project, “Ukrainian civil society for European-Style Waste Management”. The civil society organisations, “Environment-People-Law” (EPL) and “Ecological Initiatives” are implementing the project. Read more
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one”: EU Study Days convenes an alumni forum
Over the past few years in Ukraine, there has been no shortage of workshops, seminars, and other training events dedicated to the European Union and its relations with Ukraine. However, even in this saturated environment, the recognised leader is the EU Study Days: an initiative of the EU Delegation to Ukraine. The “days” are unofficially known as the “EuroSchool.” Read more
What changes will European civil service reform bring to Ukraine?
Author: Tetiana Kovtun, Deputy State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers
June 23 is Civil Service Day and, in Ukraine, this sector is on the verge of significant and necessary changes. Read more
Andrej Plenković: Association is the preparation for EU membership
Andrej Plenković, a Croatian Member of the European Parliament, is the Head of the European Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee. This new body has been established under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement and provides a forum for communication between the European Parliament (EP) and the Verkhovna Rada.
EU Delegation explains the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement

The EU Delegation to Ukraine presents a new 20-page brochure entitled “EU-Ukraine Association: what it will bring to you.” The brochure provides background information on the practical prospects and advantages of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Read more