Articles tagged with: Ukraine
‘This is a choice between bad and worse’: Why Ukrainian and EU farmers are disappointed by a new trade deal
11 Apr Analysis
‘This is a choice between bad and worse’: Why Ukrainian and EU farmers are disappointed by a new trade deal
The agreement will allow for the continued suspension of duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural goods sold to the EU through June 2025 – but with a caveat.
Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
04 Apr Analysis
Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
Despite Brussels stepping up efforts to accelerate the country’s route to EU membership, the path to joining the bloc remains rocky.
Strength in numbers: Why an enlarged EU is a more secure EU
03 Apr Opinion
Strength in numbers: Why an enlarged EU is a more secure EU
The case of Ukraine shows how enlargement would benefit the EU’s defence, security and energy supply, creating a more stable and resilient union.
EU expansion: How close are the nine candidate states to membership? 
25 Mar Feature
EU expansion: How close are the nine candidate states to membership? 
More than a decade since the European Union last welcomed a new member, the bloc is stepping up accession efforts in the shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
22 Mar Feature
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
EU member states failed to reach an agreement on extending tariff waivers for Ukraine’s agricultural sector, giving European farmers a win – at least for now.
Meet the Kyiv-based curator exploring Ukrainian history through the lens of photography
30 Jan Interview
Meet the Kyiv-based curator exploring Ukrainian history through the lens of photography
The curator behind Generations of Resilience, Kateryna Radchenko, talks to The Parliament about the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s photography scene and the challenges of organising an exhibition under bombardment.
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
06 Apr Feature
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
Oleksandr Kamyshin has kept Ukraine’s trains running on time since Russia's invasion. As he gets ready to step into a new role, he spoke to The Parliament about 12 months he could never have imagined
Safeguarding Ukraine’s culture of resistance
23 Feb Culture
Safeguarding Ukraine’s culture of resistance
From Kharkiv to Paris: The Facets of Freedom exhibition pays homage to the struggle for liberty with art evacuated out of Ukraine
Kadri Simson on forging a new energy path
22 Feb Interview
Kadri Simson on forging a new energy path
The EU Commissioner for Energy tells The Parliament about how her portfolio has morphed into a hot-button issue since the war in Ukraine and the bloc’s efforts to free itself from dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
17 Nov Feature
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
Ukrainian photographer Olga Ivashchenko documents how the country’s off-road driving enthusiasts and civilian mechanics are doing their part to keep defence efforts up and running, with words by Karyna Samokhvalova
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
07 Oct
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
Sanctions are working, but the EU can maximise their impact by recognising Russia as a state responsible for terrorist acts
Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
14 Sep Feature
Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underscored the EU's solidarity with Ukraine and introduced plans to mitigate record-high energy prices
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Feature
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
Higher gas prices are part of the cost of supporting Ukraine, argues Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Special Envoy on Sanctions, because without sanctions, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against the Russian invasion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Opinion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
21 Jun Opinion
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
Saying no to EU candidacy for Ukraine means tearing up the core values underpinning the establishment of the Union, argues Ukrainian parliamentarian Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
15 Jun Culture
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
Tako Robakidze, a photographer based in Tbilisi, documents the lives of Belarusians who have fled their country and made a new life in Georgia, with words by Vladic Ravich.
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
13 Jun Analysis
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
One unexpected consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine is that the European Union must reassess and adopt a more holistic view of its relationship with Iran.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun Opinion
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
01 Jun Feature
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
The war in Ukraine has cut off a crucial trade route between Moldova and Russia. For Moldovan apple growers, who export a large portion of their harvest to Russia, now is the time to look westward for new markets, reports Mădălin Necșuțu.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May Opinion
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May Opinion
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May Opinion
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Interview
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
01 May Opinion
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
The war in Ukraine requires all EU institutions to work together to condemn, sanction and help, and to accelerate the implementation of decisions that had already been taken before the war, argues Othmar Karas