We cordially invite you to our online briefing "Ukraine 2024 - Economic Outlook and EU Rapproachment" on 14 February 2024 from 3:00 to 4:15 pm CET.

During the format, we will give you an economic outlook for the year 2024 in Ukraine as well as on topics and goals that are on the agenda for this year in the course of Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU. We will also receive an update on the status of the EU-Ukraine Facility, which aims to secure medium-term financial support for Ukraine from EU funds. 
 
Please note, that the session will be held in English language without translation.
 
We have put together the following programme for you:
 
3:00 pm
Opening and welcome
Michael Harms, Executive Director
Philip Sweens, Speaker of the Working Group Ukraine (moderation)
German Eastern Business Association
 
3:05 pm
Macroeconomic outlook and economic policy strategy of Ukraine for 2024
Robert Kirchner, Deputy Team Lead, German Economic Team 
Incl. Q&A
 
3:20 pm
Ukraine as a candidate country for EU accession: status, timetable and challenges 
Harmke Kruithof, Coordinator Ukraine, DG NEAR, European Commission
Incl. Q&A
 
3:50 pm 
The EU Ukraine Facility – current status and investment support for companies
Orest Tokac, Policy Coordinator, DG NEAR, European Commission
Incl Q&A 
 
4:10 – 4:15 pm
Wrap up and end of session
 
In case of any questions or interest in participation Mr Stefan Kägebein, Regional Director Eastern Europe, is available at the German Eastern Business Association. Registration for the event is possible till 12 February.