Implementation of EU Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: Results and Challenges
Implementation of EU Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: Results and Challenges

Author(s): Elżbieta Kaca
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; Georgia; Moldova; Ukraine; trade agreement; implementation;
Summary/Abstract: The pace of the realisation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (DCFTAs) by Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries associated with the EU varies. Most progress has been made in relation to trade in goods and the harmonisation of standards for industrial and food products with the EU. In other areas, such as the liberalisation of services or competitiveness, the countries differ in the implementation of the provisions. The DCFTAs with Moldova and Ukraine have brought the most benefits, and to a lesser extent, the one with Georgia. To further increase trade, it is crucial to speed up the adoption of EU standards by enterprises, and in this area, the Union can increase its assistance.

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