Financial help for Ukraine

15.11.2013

Question for written answer E-013022-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Paweł Robert Kowal (ECR)

The current situation with regard to the budget in Ukraine and developments in the country’s relationship with Russia on gas issues show very clearly that without any additional funding Ukraine will not be able to resolve its financial problems. This will all but dash hopes for an association agreement, even if Ukraine meets all the relevant requirements.

Does Commission see a possibility for the involvement of international financial institutions such as the IMF and the EBRD with a view to providing financial assistance to help Ukraine implement reforms connected with the signing of the association agreement? If so, what would the timeframe for such involvement and assistance be?

OJ C 231, 17/07/2014