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Archive UkraineUkraine: National Platform updates on Euromaidan developments 21 December 2013 A detailed daily digest provides an outline of the political development of the peaceful protests in Ukraine called ‘euromaidan’. Media coverage between 3rd and 20th of December.
Statement of the Steering committee of the EaP Civil Society Forum regarding the violence in Kyiv 30 November 2013 Steering committee of the EaP Civil Society Forum expresses our deep concerns regarding the police attack against the non-partisan, mostly youth-attended peaceful Euromaidan demonstration in Kyiv, Ukraine in early morning November 30. It is the first time in the European history when a peaceful demonstration gathered to support European integration of its country was brutally disrupted by the government which repeatedly declares the strategic objective of the EU integration. Official explanation of the Ukrainian interior ministry which justifies the disproportional use of force by the need to set up a Christmas tree is ridiculous and should be rejected. We remind Ukrainian government that violence against peaceful people cannot be tolerated. We call for immediate investigation of all the cases reported regarding attacked and wounded people, including women and teenagers. We urge to punish those officials who are behind of decision to attack people in Kyiv. The right for peaceful gathering should be guaranteed in full compliance with Ukraine’s constitution and international obligations. Adopted in Vilnius, November 30, 2013
Statement of the Subgroup on Local Government and Public Administration Reform in support of the ongoing demonstration in Kyiv 27 November 2013 The Associations members of the Local Government and Public Administration Reform to the Civil Society Forum for Eastern Partnership support the ongoing demonstration in Kyiv and in many other cities of Ukraine in favour of signing by the Country of the Association Agreement. As stated by the Steering Committee of the Civil Society Forum for Eastern Partnership, we call on all sides to start a dialogue between the authorities and the demonstrators to bring back Ukraine on its European path and enable the speedy signing of the Association Agreement. For many years now, the members of the Subgroup on Local Government and Public Administrative reform have worked for enshrining the principle of local democracy, the development of legitimate and functioning local and regional authorities, the full and respected participation of civil society in the decision making process at the local level. We consider that these priorities and actions, which are fundamental for peace, stability, development and protection of human rights, will be supported through the Association Agreement with the EU. We consider that the last decision to delay the signature is also undermining the process of the Eastern Partnership as whole already very much affected by the decision of Armenia in July. We again confirm the difficulties in our field of interest in Belarus and in Azerbaijan and call for opening possibilities on local governance in all the countries of the EaP with the strong support of members and institutions of the EU. The list of the Members of the Subgroup : Association of the Local Democracy Agencies (France) - Head of Societal Expertise - Department GURT Resource Centre (Ukraine) - Lev Sapieha Foundation (Belarus) - CSRDG – (Georgia) - CCC Creative Centre – (Ukraine) - Institute for Urban Development – (Moldova) - BINA Consortium –(Azerbaijan) - Urban Foundation – (Armenia) - Assembly of Pro Democratic NGOs – (Belarus) - Liberal Club (Belarus) - East European Foundation (Ukraine) - Communities Finance Officers Association 25th of November 2013
Ukrainian National Platform: Statement concerning the situation on the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU 26 November 2013 Ukrainian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, which brings together 186 NGOs from all over Ukraine, claims the inadmissibility of Ukraine’s government refusal to sign and implement the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU. We believe that the decision taken in a secretive manner without any public discussion is void from the procedural and substantive point of view. This decision destroys hopes of millions of Ukrainian for the better life, showing Ukraine’s inability to commit agreement obligations as a state in the international arena. Moreover, it provokes a sharp conflict between the state and its citizens. This decision has no legitimacy in the eyes of the community and questions the legitimacy of the current government, which acts contrary to Ukrainian laws, program’s regulations of the ruling political authority and Ukraine's international obligations, recorded in numerous joint documents with the European Union. Statement of the Subgroup on Local Government and Public Administration Reform on situation in Ukraine
Statement of the Steering Committee of the EaP Civil Society Forum on the situation in Ukraine ahead of the Vilnius Summit 25 November 2013 The Steering Committee of the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership supports the ongoing demonstrations in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in favour of the signing by the country of the Association Agreement which has been under negotiation for many years and is already initialed. We call on all sides to start a dialogue between the authorities and the demonstrators to map out a policy which would firmly put Ukraine back on its European path and enable the speedy signing of the Association Agreement (AA). Statement of Solidarity of behalf of Georgian National Platform
Ukraine: The Eastern Partnership Roadmap to the Vilnius Summit Status Report 14 November 2013 THE GOVERNMENT’S engagement with civil society has deteriorated since the roadmap was launched, while the Association Agreement was negotiated between the government and the European Commission behind closed doors without open consultation with Ukrainian society. The state of democracy has also slipped backwards, with increasing concentration in the powers of the President, and the new referendum law enables the constitution to be amended or even annulled without any vote in parliament. Corruption remains widespread, and politically motivated judicial decisions remain a widely recognized problem, not least with the continuing imprisonment of former premier Yulia Tymoshenko.
Ukraine at crossroads on the eve of historical moment: National Platform Statement on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement 26 October 2013 In a statement on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement Ukrainian National Platform talks about Ukraine’s historic moment, which can define its future. Association Agreement between Ukraine and EU may be signed in Vilnius at the Eastern Partnership Summit in November.
Ukraine at crossroads on the eve of historical moment: National Platform Statement on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement 24 September 2013 In a statement on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement Ukrainian National Platform talks about Ukraine’s historic moment, which can define its future. Association Agreement between Ukraine and EU may be signed in Vilnius at the Eastern Partnership Summit in November.
National Platform Annual meeting in Ukraine – civil society to speak in one voice 17 September 2013 The Annual Meeting of Ukrainian National Platform is taking place today and tomorrow in Kyiv. It is a large consolidated event of the civil society which brings around 100 participants from various parts of the country, regional and national NGOs, independent experts and representatives from the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the Eurointegration Committee of Verhovna Rada of Ukraine and EU Delegation to Ukraine.
Ukrainian National Platform presents its activities in the first half of 2013 10 July 2013 The Ukrainian National Platform published its newsletter for the first half of 2013.
Small and Medium businesses identified as key in economic integration of Ukraine by WG2 of the Ukrainian NP 02 July 2013 WG2 “Economic Integration and Convergence with EU Policies” of the Ukrainian NP discussed the economic integration of Ukraine during its meeting on 12 June 2013 in Chernihiv.
Steering Committee of Ukrainian NP 02 July 2013 The Steering Committee of the Ukrainian NP met on 4 June 2013 in order to discuss the coordination o...
Pending higher education reform in Ukraine discussed at the WG4 meeting of the Ukrainian NP 02 July 2013 The WG4 “Contacts between People” of the Ukrainian NP met on 6 June 2013 in order to discuss youth volunteers’ issues and educational issues.
Assessment of Ukraine's progress in adoption of EU environmental standards presented in Brussels 24 June 2013 A panel discussion "Environmental challenges of the European Integration: How Ukraine and other EaP countries are adopting EU environmental standards" was jointly organised in Brussels on 11 June by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, the Resource and Analysis Center "Society and Environment" and the Ukrainian National Environmental NGO "MAMA-86" with support from the International Renaissance Foundation.
Assessment of the Environmental Component of the EU-Ukraine Bilateral Cooperation 18 June 2013 An "Assessment of the Environmental Component of the EU-Ukraine Bilateral Cooperation" was prepared within the project of the same name within the activities of Working Group 3 on "Environment, Climate Change and Energy Security" of the Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF.
The EaP CSF Steering Committee calls for signing the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement 17 June 2013 The Steering Committee of the EaP CSF sees the signature of the Association Agreement with Ukraine in 2012 as a breakthrough which will open the way to irreversible changes in Eastern Europe.
Press Conference on the views of the civil society on the upcoming EU-Ukraine Summit 21 February 2013 On the 21st of February the Secretariat of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum hosted a press conference at which the representatives of the Ukrainian National Platform of the Civil Society Forum shared their views and expectations at the crucial juncture of the EU-Ukraine relations in advance of he upcoming EU-Ukraine Summit with the press, think tank representatives and other interested parties.
Commissioner Füle attended conference of Ukrainian National Platform 13 February 2013 During his visit to Ukraine on 7th and 8th February, Commissioner Füle attended a meeting with the CSF Ukrainian National Platform and thereby continuing his tradition of close communication with the civil society.
Report on the Activities of the Ukrainian National Platform in 2012 30 November 2012 The full report is available here.
Ukraine ‘missed opportunity’ for free and fair elections 15 November 2012
Statement of the Ukrainian Platform of the EaP CSF regarding the Implementation of State Anti-Corruption Policy in Ukraine 10 April 2012
EaP Civil Society Forum appeal on Ukraine: the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine should be initialled 29 November 2011
Open letter of Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF and leading civil society networks concerning the Association Agreement initiating 13 September 2011
EaP UNP Digest 17 July 2011
Founding Conference of the Ukrainian National Platform 02 February 2010
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