This essay addresses the relations between the European Union and Ukraine. Firstly, the author will introduce background information about the two parties. Then they will elaborate on the historical context of the EU and Ukraine individually and regarding their relations with each other. While listing the historical incidents in Ukraine, the author is trying to point out the European Union’s impact and reactions on the events, which simultaneously has an influence and consequence on their mutual relations. In the end the developments of their relation will be summarized and the author will try to give a future prospect.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Historical developments
- Crimea Crisis
- Ukraine membership in the EU
- Economy and Trade
- Energy partnership
- Travel
- Civil Society
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the complex relationship between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine, focusing on historical developments, the Crimea crisis, and Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership. It also explores the role of the EU in promoting democracy and economic development in Ukraine.
- Historical background and evolution of EU-Ukraine relations
- The impact of the Crimea crisis on EU-Ukraine relations
- Ukraine's pursuit of EU membership and the challenges it faces
- EU support for democracy and economic development in Ukraine
- The importance of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The abstract provides a brief overview of the paper's scope and objectives. The introduction introduces the EU and Ukraine, highlighting their key characteristics and the historical context of their relationship. Chapter 3 focuses on the historical development of the EU, including its eastward enlargement and its impact on countries like Ukraine. The chapter also examines Ukraine's own historical developments, including the Orange Revolution and Euromaidan.
Chapter 4 examines the Crimea crisis, outlining Russia's annexation of the peninsula and the EU's response, which includes sanctions against Russia. Chapter 5 delves into Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership, exploring the legal framework for accession and the significance of the Association Agreement.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts addressed in this work include the European Union, Ukraine, bilateral relations, historical developments, Crimea crisis, EU membership, democracy, economic development, Association Agreement, energy partnership, travel, civil society, and sanctions.
- Citation du texte
- Julia Müller (Auteur), 2020, Bilateral Relations of the EU with Ukraine, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1214648
