Ukraine completes screening for compliance with European legislation

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Illya Fedun

The screening process between Ukraine and the European Commission lasted 15 months

On September 30, Ukraine and the European Commission completed the official screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU requirements.

This was reported on the European Commission's website and by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

The screening process began in July 2024 and was an important step towards Ukraine's EU membership. It involves a detailed analysis of Ukrainian legislation, including in the field of environmental protection.

EU environmental requirements include:

1) protection of water resources and implementation of European directives on water quality;

2) management of natural resources and sustainable development of territories;

3) protection of the environment in the agricultural sector;

4) adaptation to climate change and reduction of negative impacts on ecosystems.

Once the screening results have been agreed upon by EU member states, the negotiation chapters will be opened in stages. Ukraine must continue its work on reforming legislation, adapting to EU environmental standards, and strengthening institutional capacity for their implementation.

The successful completion of the screening will mean that Ukraine is moving closer to membership in the European Union, integrating European standards of quality of life, including environmental protection and clean water.

As a reminder, in November, the European Union will set new targets for reducing emissions for 2035 and 2040 ahead of the COP30 climate summit.

Von der Leyen said that Europe will stick to its climate goals as Brussels cuts red tape. This will help businesses with the green transition. It will also help attract investment in power grids so that consumers can enjoy the benefits of cheaper renewable energy.

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