Yesterday, 27 May, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft of the new Customs Code of Ukraine. The draft is an important step in fulfilling Ukraine’s commitments under Chapter 29 “Customs Union” within the framework of accession negotiations with the European Union. “The draft of the new Customs Code introduces customs rules and…
The Steering Committee for the development of a new Customs Code of Ukraine has approved the revised draft, taking into account comments from the European Commission services and proposals from the business community. The document has now started its way towards the Cabinet of Ministers and will subsequently be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of…
Vytenis Ališauskas on tackling corruption risks, the new Customs Code of Ukraine, EU requirements, and Lithuania’s experience. The EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM) is a large-scale European Union initiative aimed at strengthening public finance management in Ukraine. One of its key areas is customs reform — specifically, reforming the State Customs…
Incredible energy, open dialogue, and real networking between government, business, and international partners — all focused on one goal: moving Ukraine closer to the EU customs space. If you missed it – or want to revisit the discussions – we’ve published: Strategic session featuring: – Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration…
Today marked the conclusion the “Customs Platform 2026: Authorised Economic Operator and NCTS as Tools of European Integration”, which brought together representatives of businesses, the Government, and international partners to exchange experience in the practical application of customs instruments for European integration and to discuss the potential for further development of Ukraine’s legislative and technical…
Article by Jurgita Domeikiene, Team Leader of Components 1, 3, and 4 As we close 2025, along with the current phases of the EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM), it’s time to look back and reflect on the progress achieved together with our partners. 2025 was another challenging year in Ukraine’s modern…