Ukraine’s Path to the EU: Municipalities and Partnerships for Cohesion and Growth

Ukraine is pursuing a long, complex path of EU integration and legislative approximation. Organised by EasyBusiness, CEMR and the Agency for Recovery and Development, with U-LEAD’s support, this session focuses on Ukraine’s EU accession progress under Chapter 22, municipalities’ pivotal role as ultimate beneficiaries and the power of international municipal partnerships. Acknowledging municipalities’ limited direct experience, the session highlights how knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives facilitate vital learning, accelerate EU alignment and crucially contribute to Ukraine’s broader integration and cohesion with the EU, fostering sustainable reconstruction and future growth.