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European integration: Ukraine presents plan to implement EU law in the agricultural sector

Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, posted 24 October 2025 17:45

The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine presented a plan for the phased implementation of EU acquis in accordance with negotiation chapters 11 “Agriculture and Rural Development”, 12 “Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Policy” and 13 “Fisheries and Aquaculture”.

Participants in the event included: Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka, deputies of the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Taras Vysotskyi and Denys Bashlyk, as well as over 300 representatives of government bodies, business and industry associations.

The presentation of the Plan is a continuation of the official screening of Ukrainian legislation within the framework of bilateral meetings between Ukraine and the European Commission. It is also an important step in preparing for the full integration of the Ukrainian agricultural sector into the EU internal market.

“Implementation of the EU acquis is not only a technical process of adapting legislation, but also a deep transformation of sectors. We must ensure that Ukrainian farmers, processors and fishermen feel real benefits from integration – through transparent rules, support for innovations and access to European development programmes,” noted Taras Vysotskyi.

Main objectives of the Plan:

  • adaptation of Ukrainian legislation in the agricultural sector to the norms, standards and requirements of the European Union;
  • harmonisation of rules for the functioning of the agricultural market;
  • increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian agricultural producers;
  • improving conditions for access to the EU single market.

During the discussion, key stages of implementing the EU acquis were presented and proposals were developed for shaping Ukraine’s negotiating position.

“European integration opens up new opportunities for small and medium-sized Ukrainian farms to enter the European market. We aim to provide farmers with everything necessary – knowledge, tools and state support – so that they can successfully integrate into the EU market and fully realise the potential of their products,” emphasised Denys Bashlyk.

Background

In September 2025, a screening on three negotiation chapters in the agri-sector took place in Brussels as part of Cluster 5 “Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion Policy”. The cluster includes 5 negotiation chapters: 11 “Agriculture and Rural Development”, 12 “Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Policy”, 13 “Fisheries and Aquaculture”, 22 "Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments” and 33 “Financial and Budgetary Provisions”.

Following the screening, the European Commission will prepare a report with recommendations for further implementation of EU legislation into Ukraine’s legal system. Based on this, Ukraine’s negotiating position will be formed and preparation for the next stage of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will begin.

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