DANISH MINISTER FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS AND DANISH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TRAVELLED TO UKRAINE

“Ukraine has already come a long way. Under almost incomprehensible and inhumane conditions, the Ukrainians have made impressive progress on their path toward EU membership. The Ukrainian government is undertaking significant reforms. I visited Ukraine to support this process and to assure the Ukrainian government that they can count on their friends in Denmark,” said Marie Bjerre.

Ukraine's progress toward EU membership was a key topic of discussion during the Minister’s meeting with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, as well as the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament and members of its EU Integration Committee.

The Minister for European Affairs also exchanged views with Ukrainian youth about the country's EU aspirations and engaged with civil society organizations and anti-corruption experts to discuss challenges on the path to membership.

“Enlargement is a geopolitical necessity. We must do our part to ensure that the countries in our immediate vicinity see it as attractive to join the European community of values, which has brought peace, stability, and prosperity to Europe. Expanding this community strengthens security across Europe. Freedom and democracy remain the best defense against Russian destabilization. For Ukraine, the EU represents a pathway to a post-war future. This is why the Ukrainian government is demonstrating such energy and perseverance in advancing the reforms needed for EU membership. I discussed how we can ensure continued progress on Ukraine's path to the EU and how the EU can best support Ukraine,” said Minister Bjerre.

To witness first-hand the devastating impact of Russia’s ongoing attacks, the Minister also visited areas particularly hard-hit by Russian aggression. Additionally, she announced that Denmark will provide 45 million DKK to the Ukrainian Energy Community to help repair and replace damaged infrastructure.