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The EU Council has approved a new agreement with Ukraine to replace the “trade visa”

On October 13, the EU States adopted the terms of a new trade agreement with Ukraine, which in June should replace “trade visa waiver”. Source: EU Council message that transmits “European Truth” details: This decision is a continuation of the preliminary agreement on the in -depth and comprehensive free trade zone between Ukraine and the EU (DCFTA), reached Union. “Today’s decision confirms the adamant and multifaceted support of Ukraine by the EU after three years of unconscious and unjustified military aggression by Russia. We help Ukraine in military and financial terms, but we also need to help it, facilitating the liberalization of trade,” said LARSA Rasmus. “Both the EU and Ukraine benefit from the abolition of customs duties, which will lead to stable economic stability, strong trade relations and further integration of Ukraine with the EU,” he added. On Monday, the EU position will help to increase trade flows between the EU and Ukraine, while guaranteeing that Ukraine’s access to the market will depend on its gradual bringing into compliance with the EU production standards on the welfare of animals, pesticides and veterinary preparations. In addition, it takes into account the specific needs of certain EU agricultural sectors by creating a reliable protective mechanism that any party can activate in the event of a violation of market relations. It also guarantees that access to the market of the most sensitive products, such as sugar, poultry, eggs, wheat, corn and honey, will remain more limited. Complete liberalization will only be considered for certain insensitive products such as milk and dairy products. Following the decision of the EU Council, the EU-Ukraine Association Committee at a trading meeting will make a decision in the framework of the review process in accordance with Article 29 (4) of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU. Last week, a new edition of the text of the Agreement and the comprehensive free trade area was approved by the EU Ambassadors. As reported by “European Pravda”, on June 30 it became known that the European Commission has completed negotiations with Ukraine on the basic principles of revision of the in -depth and comprehensive free trade zone between Ukraine and the EU after the completion of autonomous trade measures (ATZ), which implemented a preferential regime for Ukrainian exporters. After the negotiations, Taras Kachka reported the details of the updated agreement. It is worth noting that Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania have stated that a new trade agreement with Ukraine can destabilize the European Union agricultural market.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua

On October 13, the EU States adopted the terms of a new trade agreement with Ukraine, which in June should replace “trade visa waiver”.

Source: EU Council Message, which transmits “European Truth”

Details: This decision is a continuation of the preliminary agreement on the revision of the in -depth and comprehensive free trade zone between Ukraine and the EU (DCFTA), reached by the European Commission and Ukraine on June 30, 2025 in order to create a long -term, intended and mutually beneficial trade base in a broader context of Ukraine.

“Today’s decision confirms the adamant and multifaceted support of Ukraine by the EU after three years of unconscious and unjustified military aggression by Russia. We help Ukraine in military and financial terms, but we also need to help it, facilitating the liberalization of trade,” said LARSA Rasmus.

“Both the EU and Ukraine benefit from the abolition of customs duties, which will lead to stable economic stability, strong trade relations and further integration of Ukraine with the EU,” he added.

On Monday, the EU position will help to increase trade flows between the EU and Ukraine, while guaranteeing that Ukraine’s access to the market will depend on its gradual bringing into compliance with the EU production standards on the welfare of animals, pesticides and veterinary preparations.

In addition, it takes into account the specific needs of certain EU agricultural sectors by creating a reliable protective mechanism that any party can activate in the event of a violation of market relations.

It also guarantees that access to the market of the most sensitive products, such as sugar, poultry, eggs, wheat, corn and honey, will remain more limited. Complete liberalization will only be considered for certain insensitive products such as milk and dairy products.

Following the decision of the EU Council, the EU-Ukraine Association Committee at a trading meeting will make a decision in the framework of the review process in accordance with Article 29 (4) of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

Last week a new edition of the text of the deed and comprehensive free trade area approved the EU ambassadors.

As reported by “European Truth”, on June 30 it became known that the European Commission completed negotiations with Ukraine Concerning the basic principles of revision of the in -depth and comprehensive free trade area between Ukraine and the EU, after the completion of autonomous trade measures (ATZ), which introduced a preferential regime for Ukrainian exporters by June 5, 2025.

Once the negotiations are completed, Taras Kachka reported the details of the updated agreement.

It is worth noting that Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania stated that a new trade agreement with Ukraine can destabilize EU agricultural market.

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