The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ukraine on the review of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). The agreement in principle on the review of the trade liberalisation provisions under the Association Agreement marks a new phase in establishing a long-term, predictable, and reciprocal framework within the broader context of Ukraine’s accession process. It also fully takes into account the sensitivity of certain agricultural sectors, raised by EU Member States and farmers.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “With this modernised agreement, we are securing trade flows from Ukraine to Europe and global markets. And we are also building bridges of resilience and economic solidarity in the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression. At the same time, we continue to safeguard the interests of our farmers. Ukraine’s place is in the family. We remain committed to a path of mutual growth and stability, leading to its full integration into our Union.”
More information is available in the press release and questions and answers online.
