Draussen vor der Tur. Die ENP aus Sicht der Ukraine
In: Osteuropa, Band 57, Heft 2-3, S. 173-184
ISSN: 0030-6428
For those Ukrainians who would like to see their country in the European Union, the European Neighbourhood Policy is a poor substitute. Hopes that the ENP would promote democratisation & economic reforms have also gone unfulfilled. EU plans for ENP reform are fuelling these hopes anew. Despite its many deficits, the new concept contains several points which -- should they be implemented -- could mean stronger integration of Ukraine in the EU short of full membership. More explicit priorities, clearer incentives, more technical & financial support by the EU &, above all, an expansion of economic & trade relations by means of "enhanced" free trade would be the best guarantee for producing an economic upswing & anchoring Ukraine in Europe. Adapted from the source document.