Following Russia’s war of aggression, Ukraine faces the monumental task of rebuilding its infrastructure and institutions. Despite the ongoing conflict, the European Union has granted Ukraine candidate status for membership, highlighting a resilient partnership. Looking at the post-war recovery experiences of Serbia and Kosovo, and their ongoing trajectories towards EU membership, this paper explores the potential role of the Ukraine Facility and other policy mechanisms as tools for Ukraine’s recovery and path to EU integration. Key focus areas include managing infrastructure, providing financial aid, and enacting legal reforms.
Karen van Loon Jeanne Leblond EGMONT – Royal Institute for International Relations
the EU made it clear that it sees Ukraine as a strategic partner, and its involvement in the country’s recovery underlines the Union’s desire to maintain peace and stability on its borders in the long term.
