Together with ambassadors and international experts, we will overview the possibility of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union; we will examine how each country from the central and eastern European region helps or holds back this process; and how the region is affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Date and time of the event: 14 July 2017 (Friday) 10.00-12.30

Venue: Európa Pont, 1024, Budapest, Lövőház utca 35. (Millenáris Park)

Programme:

10.00-10.20: Opening remarks

Mr. Tamás Boros, Co-director, Policy Solutions

Mr. Vassilis Ntousas, International Relations Policy Advisor, Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)

10.20-10.50: Presentation: The Hungarian-Ukrainian relations since 2014

Mr. Dániel Bartha, Executive director, Centre for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Democracy (CEID)

10.50-12.00: Ambassadors’ panel: The Visegrád countries and Ukraine

H.E. Rastislav Káčer, Ambassador of Slovakia to Hungary

H.E. Liubov Nepop, Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary

H.E. Jerzy Snopek, Ambassador of Poland to Hungary

12.00-12.30: Reception

Moderator of the event: Krisztina Bombera (ATV)

The official languages of the conference are Hungarian and English. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but registration is required. Please register at info@policysolutions.hu till 7 July 2017.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the conference.