Ukrajina po volbách: Výzvy, příležitosti a český příspěvek
Ukraine after the elections: Challenges, opportunities and the Czech contribution

Author(s): Michal Lebduška
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Post-Communist Transformation, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development
Published by: AMO – Asociace pro mezinárodní otázky
Keywords: Ukraine's accession to EU; EU-Ukraine relations; Association Agreement; reforms; protest movement; Viktor Yanukovych; economic situation; living standards; stability; democratization; post-Soviet republics
Summary/Abstract: The EU can motivate Ukraine to implement the necessary reforms, which are also part of the association process between Ukraine and the EU, the milestone of which was the signing of the Association Agreement this year. The transformation itself is important for several reasons. The protest movement that began in November 2013 and culminated in the overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych was motivated at its core by the poor economic situation and low living standards in Ukraine. In this context, the European Union is seen by many Ukrainians as a chance to improve conditions in the country. It is also important for the EU to have a country on its borders that is as prosperous and stable as possible. Last but not least, an economically strong and democratic Ukraine can be a model for other post-Soviet republics, especially Russia and Belarus, and for their possible future democratization.

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