These discussions focused on the implementation of EU legal acts in regional policy, transport, and infrastructure.
Key Highlights:
Sectoral Consultations in Brussels: Ukrainian officials met with the European Commission to discuss steps toward EU accession, with a focus on aligning Ukraine's legislation with EU laws in key sectors. This is part of Ukraine's broader efforts to integrate into the EU.
Participants: The talks were led by Deputy Prime Minister-Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna and Deputy Minister of Development of Communities and Territories Serhiy Derkach. They consulted with relevant directorates of the European Commission to discuss necessary reforms and integration steps.
Scope of Implementation: The Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories is central to this integration process, particularly in implementing EU legal acts in regional policy, transport, and trans-European networks. Approximately 4,000 legal acts are under consideration, with about 400 requiring implementation.
Infrastructure Alignment: One of the primary goals is to develop infrastructure across all regions of Ukraine that meets European standards, ensuring compatibility and integration with the EU's transport and economic space.
Current Stage: Ukraine is in the critical phase of screening its legislation to ensure it aligns with EU laws. This process is vital for the country's official negotiations on EU membership.
Challenges in Transport Policy: Deputy Minister Serhiy Derkach highlighted the complexity of the transport policy, noting that it involves not just numerous regulatory acts but also the need for physical infrastructure and technical regulations to comply with EU requirements.
Objective:
Ukraine aims to ensure that its transport and logistics systems become an integral part of the European economic space, facilitating smoother integration and cooperation with EU member states.
