Check out our timeline for an overview of how the EU and the European Parliament continue to support Ukraine in 2024.
Ever since Russia launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and the Parliament have supported the country by condemning Russia’s aggression, sanctioning those responsible and providing financial and material aid.
Parliament has also been supportive of Ukraine’s efforts to become an EU candidate country and has been calling on EU countries to launch accession talks.
The timeline is in reverse chronological order, meaning the most recent event will appear on top and the oldest one on the bottom.
How the EU and the European Parliament continue to support Ukraine in 2024.
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Duties and quotas to remain suspended on Ukrainian imports
Parliament endorses the extension of temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine until June 2025. At the same time, to help protect EU farmers, the European Commission can re-impose tariffs on Ukrainian imports of sensitive agricultural products if they disrupt the internal market.
Support for Ukraine is the best answer to Kremlin, say MEPs
MEPs want the EU, its member states and like-minded partners around the world to continue the political, economic, financial, and military support for Ukraine as the best answer to the current oppressive and aggressive practices by the Kremlin regime. In a resolution, they argue that Ukraine’s victory in the war may lead to genuine changes in Russia.
Parliament approves €50 billion worth of financial support for Ukraine
MEPs approve long-term funding for Ukraine and associated major changes to the EU's long-term budget. This includes the Ukraine Facility, with an overall capacity of €50 billion for grants, loans and guarantees, showing that the EU stands by Ukraine and will keep supporting it as long as it takes.
MEPs reach an agreement with EU countries on the revision of the EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
MEPs debate the results of the most recent EU summits, and in particular the special European Council of 1 February, which focused on the EU support to Ukraine.
MEPs criticise Orbán for blocking decision on Ukraine aid package
MEPs condemn the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who in December 2023 blocked the decision to revise the EU’s long-term budget, including the Ukraine aid package. In a resolution outlining Parliament’s concerns about Hungary, the MEPs say that Budapest’s actions on the long-term budget are “in full disrespect and violation of the EU’s strategic interests and in violation of the principle of sincere cooperation”.
MEPs discuss support for Ukraine in EU summits debate
Most MEPs praise the European Council’s historic decisions in December 2023 on EU enlargement, such as opening accession negotiations with Ukraine, but are disappointed by the failure to agree on the EU’s long-term budget review and additional support to Ukraine.