Kyiv School of Economics Institute

EU Legislative Interests

Ukraine Facility Regulation (EU 2024/792) EU Macro-Financial Assistance+ and Ukraine Loan Mechanism (Regulation EU 2024/2773) EU Sanctions Regime (Council Regulation EU No 833/2014 and amendments) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) – Proposed 2025 Reinforcement of the European Defence Industry through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (Regulation EU 2023/2418) European Defence Industrial Strategy and European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) – Proposed 2024 European Defence Fund (Regulation EU 2021/697) Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) (Regulation EU 2024/795) Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation EU 2024/1252) EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes and Autonomous Trade Measures Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) (Regulation EU 2021/1529) EU Industrial Strategy and Net-Zero Industry Act (Regulation EU 2024/1735) EU Customs Code Reform (Proposal COM(2023) 258) Single Market Emergency Instrument (Regulation EU 2024/2747) Anti-Coercion Instrument (Regulation EU 2023/2675) Digital Services Act (Regulation EU 2022/2065) Digital Markets Act (Regulation EU 2022/1925) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Directive EU 2022/2464)

Communication Activities

Events and Conferences: KSE organizes and participates in high-level policy discussions, workshops, and networking events that engage policymakers, experts, and stakeholders on topics such as EU-Ukraine trade, energy security, governance reforms, and economic integration. For example, KSE supports international cooperation programs and conferences that discuss the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement and related reforms. Publications and Policy Notes: KSE regularly publishes research papers, policy briefs, and analytical reports addressing EU policies on energy sanctions, market liberalization, governance, and economic reforms. These publications are used to inform and influence policymakers and the public about EU-related legislative proposals and their implications for Ukraine. Communication Campaigns and Visibility Strategies: Within EU-funded projects like the “EU Integration Facility for Ukraine,” KSE is involved in designing and implementing communication strategies to raise awareness about Ukraine’s EU accession process and reforms. This includes managing outreach campaigns, media relations, press releases, and public information materials to promote the role and results of EU support programs. Capacity Building and Consultations: KSE provides professional development and consultation sessions for Ukrainian institutions and civil society actors to enhance their understanding of EU policies and funding opportunities, such as Erasmus+ programs and Horizon Europe research initiatives. These activities foster better cooperation and alignment with EU standards. Collaborations with Academia and Civil Society: KSE participates in academic and policy dialogues on public governance and EU integration, contributing to conferences and joint publications that discuss governance, democratic values, and EU policy implementation in Ukraine and neighboring countries. For instance, KSE experts participated in developing and preparing materials for the URC held in Lugano in 2022 (URC-2022), contributing research and policy analysis to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction agenda. For URC 2024, the Ukrainian government presented a comprehensive Reforms Matrix that was developed in collaboration with KSE, highlighting KSE’s direct involvement in shaping the reform priorities and policy framework showcased at the conference. The URC conferences aim to mobilize international support for Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction, and modernization, with KSE contributing expertise in economic reforms, governance, and integration with EU policies, thus linking its policy work closely to EU legislative priorities such as energy security, governance reforms, and economic development In Brussels in April 2025 KSE Institute co-orginised a workshop on EU-Ukraine Business Summit 2025 to promote potential investment opportunities in Ukraine and discuss the Ukrainian Investment Framework opprtunities for financing.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

KSE as a group of companies is a member of several prestigious international associations, networks, and collaborative bodies, reflecting its strong integration into global academic, research, and policy communities: Open Society University Network (OSUN): KSE joined OSUN, a global partnership of higher education institutions committed to open society values, academic excellence, and civic engagement. CIVICA Alliance: KSE is part of this European consortium of leading social sciences universities, which facilitates student mobility, joint research, and academic events aligned with European higher education standards. International Accreditation and Memberships: KSE Graduate Business School holds memberships and accreditations with AACSB, BGA (AMBA), EFMD (EQUIS), and CEEMAN, which are prestigious international organizations in business education, underscoring KSE’s global academic standards. Participation in EU-Supported Networks and Projects: KSE leads and participates in EU-funded projects like BRIDGE (Horizon Europe), and is involved in platforms supporting Ukraine’s EU integration, recovery, and reforms, including the Ukraine Facility Plan developed with the European Commission and Ukrainian ministries. For detailed information: https://kse.ua/membership/

Organisation Members

KSE Institute considers itself as a part of KSE Group - united by the common cause, brand, values, mission, principles, activities and policies, both through ownership and formal control and voluntarily (as in case of KSE Institute). KSE Group cincludes its main organisation - Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) - US corporation, 501(c)(3) charitable organization and Ukrainian entities: KSE University (Ukraine), KSE Foundation (Ukrainian charitable fund) and Kyiv School of Economics and Management, LLC (Ukraine)

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