Report | Ukraine’s EU membership: an economic challenge or an opportunity?

On September 26th, EUROPEUM’s Brussels Office organized an expert discussion titled “Ukraine’s EU membership: an economic challenge or an opportunity?” The debate focused on the potential economic impacts of Ukraine’s accession to the Union, including the EU budget, sectoral policies, energy or critical raw materials. It also evaluated the opportunities for Central European countries and their private sector to strengthen the ties between the two regions. Read the full report below.

Ukraine’s membership could boost Europe’s access and sustainable supply of many critical raw materials such as aluminium, nickel or lithium. Ukraine holds immense potential as a major global supplier of critical raw materials essential for industries such as defense, high-tech, aerospace, and green energy; crucial aspects of EU’s strategic self-reliance.

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Institut EUROPEUM