President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law ratifying the Agreement on the financing of the Interreg Europe program 2021-2027. Thanks to this agreement, Ukraine will have the opportunity to fully participate in the Interreg VI-C program, attracting financial support from the European Union for the development of all regions of the country.
This is reported by Business • Media
Advantages of the New European Partnership
Participation in the Interreg Europe program will allow Ukraine to expand economic cooperation, promote infrastructure modernization, implement innovative projects, and improve the standard of living in various areas. The funds received will help regions adopt modern approaches to economic and social development, which is an important step towards European integration.
Changes in Trade with Europe
In addition, the president signed a law ratifying Decision No. 2/2024 of the Joint Committee of the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin. Thanks to these changes, starting from January 1, 2025, Ukraine will be able to trade seamlessly with European partners using the updated rules of the Convention. Throughout 2025, countries will have the opportunity to apply both existing and new rules for determining the origin of goods simultaneously.
“Old certificates (issued before January 1, 2025 or 2026) remain valid if the goods are still in transit or under customs control. Certificates issued under the new rules must contain the note REVISED RULES,” the parliament explained.
Such innovations guarantee Ukrainian exporters the continuity of trade with EU countries and will facilitate their rapid adaptation to the new requirements of the European market.