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Europe Outlines Priorities for Preparation of Ukraine Reconstruction in Rome Discourse

Ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine has sparked discussions about post-conflict recovery. For two days, Rome plays host to the 7th Conference on Ukraine's Recovery, a significant event deemed crucial by Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.

Europe Outlines Priorities for Preparing Reconstruction in Rome in Response to the Conflict in...
Europe Outlines Priorities for Preparing Reconstruction in Rome in Response to the Conflict in Ukraine

Europe Outlines Priorities for Preparation of Ukraine Reconstruction in Rome Discourse

The Ukraine Reconstruction Conference (URC) 2025, held on July 10-11 in Rome, co-hosted by Italy and Ukraine, is a significant event focused on Ukraine's post-war recovery and future development[1][2][4]. The conference centers around four main thematic pillars: mobilising the private sector, human dimension, local and regional recovery, and European Union accession and related reforms[1][2].

The conference aims to mobilise political, financial, and technical support from international partners, financial institutions, and private investors[4]. It seeks to attract private capital alongside public and multilateral funding to drive reconstruction projects and reforms[1][4]. The event features a Recovery Forum for dialogue and best practice exchange among diverse stakeholders, and a Business Fair to facilitate collaboration among Ukrainian, Italian, and international enterprises[1].

The European Union plays a significant role in the conference and Ukraine’s recovery. The EU institutions, including the European Commission, participate actively, supporting reforms linked to Ukraine’s accession process and adherence to EU standards[4]. The conference highlights the importance of anti-corruption reforms and regulatory improvements, which are prerequisites for EU accession and key to unlocking further EU financial and political support[5].

The URC 2025 serves as a pivotal platform to discuss comprehensive reconstruction strategies covering economic, social, regional, and European integration aspects, with a strong emphasis on mobilising both public and private financial support, including significant contributions and reform-driven engagement from the European Union[1][2][4][5].

The conference features around 5,000 participants, 100 government delegations, 40 international organizations, and 2,000 companies[6]. Heads of state and government, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, will be present[7]. The United Nations estimates that full reconstruction could cost around 500 billion euros over 10 years[8].

To support Ukraine's recovery, France has launched a fund of €200 million and a call for projects for Ukrainian reconstruction[9]. A "single window" mechanism has been established to enable Ukrainian municipalities to establish over a thousand long-term partnerships with their European counterparts[10]. The United States will be represented by American envoy Keith Kellogg[11].

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the conference in Rome[12]. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni views the Rome conference as a "capital rendezvous" and reaffirms Italy's support for Ukraine. Meloni's goal is to "put Ukraine in the best possible position to build a negotiating base for peace"[13].

Since the start of the war in 2022, the European Union and its member states have provided nearly €159 billion to Ukraine, with the majority in the form of grants or in-kind aid and the rest as loans[14]. The European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the reconstruction of Ukraine, created by the European Union, is also participating in the conference[3]. A concrete example of such a partnership will be signed at the Rome summit: a partnership between the German city of Kassel and the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr[3].

In summary, URC 2025 is a crucial event that brings together global leaders, organisations, and businesses to discuss and support Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and future development, with a particular focus on mobilising financial resources and fostering partnerships for sustainable growth.

  1. The Ukraine Reconstruction Conference (URC) 2025 aims to mobilize political, financial, and technical support from international partners, financial institutions, and private investors for Ukraine's post-war recovery and future development.
  2. The European Union institutions are actively participating in the conference, supporting reforms linked to Ukraine’s accession process and adherence to EU standards, and emphasizing the importance of anti-corruption reforms and regulatory improvements.
  3. The conference serves as a platform for discussing comprehensive reconstruction strategies, covering economic, social, regional, and European integration aspects, with a strong emphasis on mobilizing both public and private financial support, specifically from the European Union.

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