Ukraine - Action Plan
The EU-Ukraine Partnership and Cooperation Agreement entered into force in 1998. It will be replaced by a New Enhanced Agreement on which negotiations are ongoing.
The Action Plan, as well an extra 10-point list of reform priorities identified by the EU to maximise its potential, was adopted in February 2005. Seven sub-Committees meet on a regular basis, to monitor and guide the implementation of the broad range of areas covered by the PCA.
The main priorities of the Action Plan aim to
- strengthen the stability and effectiveness of institutions guaranteeing democracy and the rule of law;
- ensure democratic conduct of elections and respect for the freedom of the media and freedom of expression;
- develop possibilities for enhancing EU – Ukraine consultations on crisis management;
- enhance co-operation in the field of disarmament, non-proliferation and regional security, in particular working towards a viable solution to the Transnistria conflict and border issues in Moldova;
- remove trade restrictions;
- improve investment climate and fight against corruption;
- work on visa facilitation;
- cooperate in the field of nuclear safety.
Ukraine is a key energy partner of the Union, notably because some 80% of EU imports of Russian gas pass through Ukrainian pipeline infrastructure. Ukraine is also potentially important as a transit country for the transportation of oil and merchandise trade between the EU and the Black Sea and Caspian regions.
