June 25, 2025 | Our research
The concept of collective defence in Europe emerged almost simultaneously with the start of European integration. In the background of devastation caused by World War II, an ambitious idea quickly emerged: to unite European states that were still recovering from the...
November 21, 2024 | Our research
Next year, Ukraine is to enter the next stage of European integration – a much more complicated one from the political, regulatory, and technical point of view (compared to the Association Agreement) – and the success of accession negotiations will depend not only on...
May 20, 2024 | Our research
One of the main conditions for assessing a country’s readiness for accession is the rule of law, as defined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union. Applicants for membership, including Ukraine, must demonstrate compliance with EU values and standards, especially...
February 15, 2024 | Our research
This study proposes to use the example of judicial reform to find a balance of flexibility and clarity to improve the effectiveness of Ukraine’s accession negotiations. This paper proposes a methodological approach to address these challenges, focusing on a...
November 14, 2023 | Our research
Ukrainian expectations Belgium will take over the presidency in the Council of the EU during the period when Ukraine may embark on accession negotiations with the EU. Ukraine expects Belgium to act as a facilitator to ensure Ukraine’s smooth advancement throughout the...
