Poland Joins Ukraine2EU to support Ukraine’s preparation for EU membership

On 11 December, at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Lviv, Poland  reinforced its support for Ukraine’s EU membership by announcing its participation in the Ukraine2EU – EU Integration Support Programme. 

Poland has contributed €1 million to Ukraine2EU and will provide advisory support drawn from its own experience to Ukrainian public administration institutions in their efforts to conduct EU-related reforms and align legislation with the EU acquis. 

The contribution will also help to reinforce the Verkhovna Rada’s capacities related to Ukraine’s EU accession.

Welcoming Poland’s contribution, Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, said: “From its own experience, Poland knows how vital strong and capable institutions are in preparing for EU membership. Ukraine is entering a stage that demands sustained political focus, consistent work and resilient institutions. Strengthening those capacities will speed up Ukraine’s progress towards the European Union.”

“Poland knows how demanding the EU accession process is,” said Ignacy Niemczycki, Secretary of State of Poland. “Through Ukraine2EU, we are not only providing financial support but also mobilising a High-Level Advisory Group of senior Polish experts – officials who led Poland’s own EU negotiations and held leading roles in EU institutions. Their experience will help Ukraine navigate the accession process and align its laws with the EU acquis.”

Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, said: “Ukraine’s accession process should maintain strong momentum, driven by the significant reforms we are implementing across key sectors.”

The Ukraine2EU Programme is a flagship initiative of the European Union designed to assist Ukraine in successfully completing its EU accession process and preparing for EU membership. It was launched by the EU, Lithuania, and Denmark, later joined by Sweden and Ireland, and now Poland – bringing the Programme’s total budget to €19.2 million. The Programme is implemented by the Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency (CPVA).

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