Ukraine is a priority partner of the EU in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. In 1998, the EU and Ukraine stipulated a Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA), then, between 2007 and 2012, they negotiated an Association Agreement, which puts a strong emphasis on democracy and the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance, a well-functioning market economy and sustainable development. The crisis began in November 2013, when the Ukrainian Government decided to suspend the signing of the AA with the EU. In March 2014, the Crimea declared its independence; referendum on the autonomy of the Eastern Regions were held in May. The European Council has condemned the violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and doesn't recognize any legal value to the declaration of independence of Crimea and its annexation by Russia, as well as to the declarations of independence of the Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. A thorough analysis of the current situation in the light of international law and praxis can contribute to the definition and development of relevant EU policies.
The EU and the Ukrainian Crisis - Legal and Political Aspects
Gianfranco Tamburelli
2015
Abstract
Ukraine is a priority partner of the EU in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. In 1998, the EU and Ukraine stipulated a Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA), then, between 2007 and 2012, they negotiated an Association Agreement, which puts a strong emphasis on democracy and the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance, a well-functioning market economy and sustainable development. The crisis began in November 2013, when the Ukrainian Government decided to suspend the signing of the AA with the EU. In March 2014, the Crimea declared its independence; referendum on the autonomy of the Eastern Regions were held in May. The European Council has condemned the violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and doesn't recognize any legal value to the declaration of independence of Crimea and its annexation by Russia, as well as to the declarations of independence of the Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. A thorough analysis of the current situation in the light of international law and praxis can contribute to the definition and development of relevant EU policies.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
