Category: Ukraine
The EBRD and EU are increasing their business support program in Ukraine by €2B.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, with funding from the European Union, is boosting its aid for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine, allowing them to secure €2B in new funding via EBRD partner banks. This additional EU assistance is part of the Ukraine Investment Framework and includes €200M in guarantees, €105M in […]
Read moreReforming Ukraine’s Labor Market: How War, Labor Shortages, and European Integration Are Rewriting Labor Rules
The transformation of employment in Ukraine has been underway for more than a decade. Population decline, labor migration, informal employment, technological change, and integration into the European economic space have gradually eroded the system of labor relations originally designed for the Soviet planned economy. Russia’s full-scale invasion has further exacerbated these problems while simultaneously accelerating […]
Read morePrivate and foreign banks lead growth in business lending in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the fastest growth in business lending in January–March 2026 was recorded by private and foreign-owned banks. By loan maturity, the strongest increase was seen in loans with terms longer than three years, while by sector the leaders were trade, mechanical engineering (primarily the defense industry), and construction. The National Bank of Ukraine reported, […]
Read moreUkraine Targets Morocco Among 70 Nations to Fill Two-Million Worker Gap
Ukraine has placed Morocco on a list of 70 countries under review for labor migration as the war-torn nation grapples with a severe population decline and a deepening workforce shortage. According to Ukrainian media reports, Minister of Social Policy Denis Ulyutin disclosed that the population on Ukrainian-controlled territory has dropped to roughly 22 to 25 […]
Read moreSmall businesses in Ukraine have no plans to expand this year.
The Small Business Sentiment Index in Ukraine in 2025 remained at 2.3 out of 5, indicating restrained, mostly cautious expectations among entrepreneurs. According to the survey, approximately 30% of respondents consider the state of business to be “rather unsatisfactory”, while around 20% assess it as satisfactory or good. At the same time, 17-18% of entrepreneurs […]
Read moreBusiness associations are calling on the Verkhovna Rada to abolish the EUR 150 duty-free threshold for imported parcels.
Business organizations in Ukraine are urging members of parliament to urgently adopt draft law No. 15112-1, which would abolish the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on international parcels valued up to EUR 150. “Abolishing this exemption is a requirement of European integration. The EU abandoned similar rules back in 2021, recognizing them as a source of […]
Read moreGermany tightens rules: Ukrainians may lose benefits for refusing work
Germany has tightened the rules for recipients of social assistance. Now, Ukrainians under temporary protection may lose their benefits after just one refusal to work. Find out how the rules are changing and who is affected. In Germany, rules for social assistance recipients have been tightened—the changes already affect Ukrainians under temporary protection. Now, turning […]
Read moreUkraine to Revise List of Countries Posed a Migration Risk: What Will Change for Foreigners and Businesses
Ukraine plans to revise the list of countries posed a migration risk, which will affect the employment of foreigners. Find out what changes are in the works, who they will affect, and how this will impact businesses and migration procedures Ukraine is preparing to change its approach to compiling the list of so-called “migration risk” […]
Read moreEmployment in the EU: Unemployed Ukrainians Risk Losing Their Status After 2027
Once temporary protection expires in 2027, the rules governing Ukrainians’ stay in the European Union may change significantly. Find out who risks losing their status without formal employment, what alternative grounds for legalization exist, and why it’s worth preparing for these changes now. The question of the future of millions of Ukrainians in Europe after […]
Read moreWhat lies ahead for Ukrainians in Portugal after temporary protection expires in 2027?
Portugal is already preparing for the end of the temporary protection regime for Ukrainians, which is set to expire in March 2027. Although the status has been automatically extended for now, discussions within the EU about transitioning to other forms of legal residency are intensifying. Learn more about the options for staying in Portugal after […]
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