The Czech and EU Approach to Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Struggling with Sustainability

by the Association for International Affairs (AMO)

In the third year of Russia’s full scale aggression, Ukraine suffers new damages every day. Because of short-term pressing needs and large military expenditures, the post war recovery remains rather low on the agenda of Ukraine. For this reason, the role of its western partners in ensuring funding for sustainable recovery is crucial.

As in previous years, it remains clear that green and sustainable recovery is essential for future development and modernization of Ukraine. The opening of accession negotiations with the EU has the potential to significantly help Ukraine in this process.

The authors discuss approach of Ukraine, EU and Czechia towards the green recovery, particular initiatives, but also persisting challenges. They identify Poland and Germany as an examples of good practice and recently approved Ukraine facility as a key instrument for the process of recovery. Czechia, despite allocating only limited own resources and paying less attention to the green recovery, remains committed to supporting Ukraine and is strong in seeking alliances for its initiatives.