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As part of the Ukraine2EU program, Poland will provide Ukraine with comprehensive support, including:

• a financial contribution of €1 million;
  
  
• exchange of experience in implementing European integration reforms;
  
  
• capacity building for the Verkhovna Rada, which is a key body in the process of bringing national legislation closer to EU standards.

“Poland knows how complex the EU accession process is,” said Ignacy Niemczycki, Poland's Secretary of State. "Through Ukraine2EU, we not only provide financial support, but also mobilize a high-level advisory group consisting of senior Polish experts – officials who led Poland's negotiations with the EU and held leading positions in EU institutions. Their experience will help Ukraine navigate the accession process and harmonize its legislation with the EU acquis."

Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, noted: "Ukraine's accession process must maintain strong momentum, driven by the significant reforms we are implementing in key sectors. Poland's support comes at a time when political determination and unity among partners are crucial. The experience of Polish experts will help us navigate the path to EU accession. We are grateful to Poland for this strategic and timely contribution to Ukraine's course towards EU accession."

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The Ukraine2EU program is a flagship initiative of the European Union aimed at providing expert and financial support to Ukraine in the process of preparing for EU accession and membership. It was launched by the EU, Lithuania, and Denmark; Sweden and Ireland later joined the program, and now Poland has also joined, bringing the total budget of the program to €19.2 million. The program is implemented by the Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency (CPVA).