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National Taras Shevchenko University
Kyiv, 11 November 2005<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Distinguished Professors,
    Dear students,
    Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      I like to open my speeches telling audiences why I decided to be with them and
      why participating to their event is important to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As I was preparing for this occasion, I looked for the words that would express
      the very special feeling I would feel today\u2014but none was good enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      This is probably because it is very easy for me to empathise with you. I was
      born and spent most of my life in Eastern part of Slovakia, not far from Slovak
      Ukrainian borders. Among my colleagues at the European Commission in
      Brussels I must be the one who was has his roots closest to Kyiv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Not a long time ago, my home country, Slovakia, was in many respects in
      similar position as Ukraine today. We had just experienced Velvet revolution,
      started political and economic transformation of the society and, moreover,
      established our own statehood. Transition from the so-called Eastern bloc
      country to the country which is now member of the European union is still vivid
      in my memory, and I have devoted these years of my life to minimise the risks
      and maximise the opportunities that the transition inevitably carries with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      So\u2014ladies and Gentlemen, dear students\u2014I am really happy and honoured to
      be with you today. And today these words come from a special spot in my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. EU\u2013Ukraine relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The relations between the EU and Ukraine have developed substantially since 1991. Although we are talking about the very recent past, we can already look at
      things in historical perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I would say that the relations between the EU and Ukraine went through three
      broad stages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • In the first stage<\/strong>, the EU provided assistance for Ukraine\u2019s political and
        economic reforms. Between 1991 and 2004 this amounted to over 2 billion
        Euros\u2014to which Member States\u2019 bilateral assistance should be added.
        – The second step<\/strong> was the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement of 1998. In
        particular, this meant regular political dialogue and expanded cooperation in
        many sectors, including education and culture.
        – The third stage<\/strong> was the European Neighbourhood Policy launched last year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In short, your country could count on the tangible support of the EU since
        independence<\/strong>. After a period marked by rather short and uncertain steps, your
        country\u2019s recent and new commitment to democracy and reforms has set the
        stage for a big leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Things are moving fast since the Orange Revolution<\/strong>. Last February the EU
        Ukraine Action Plan was adopted and later extended with a range of additional
        measures. After 9 months, the first results are encouraging<\/strong> in a number of
        fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In hindsight, I am not surprised at how things turned out: it has always been only
        a matter of time before Ukraine began to realise its potential<\/strong>. Ukraine can
        count on the European Union as reliable partner. The EU acknowledges
        Ukraine\u2019s European aspirations and welcomes its European choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As I said, it is easy for me to relate to these steps and leaps. It doesn\u2019t take a lot
        of imagination to predict that your country has started out on what will
        probably be a long and difficult road of reform<\/strong>. I encourage you not to lose
        heart along the way. What counts is that the path is traced. Other countries have
        gone through the process before you. None of them found it simple. But all of
        them faced the challenge with determination. All of them are better off now, and
        would not dream of returning to their point of departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Action Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Last year enlargement of the European Union, Enlargement 2004<\/strong>, was
        historical milestone in the development of our continent. It marked the end of
        artificial division of the Europe. It has also brought European Union to the
        doors of Ukraine<\/strong>. Ukraine has now 3 neighbours that are members of the Union \u2013 Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As enlargement materialized, it was important to give new perspectives also for
        the countries which became new neighbours of the Union. European values do
        not stop on the borders<\/strong>; they are attractive also for countries outside the EU.
        This is why, in order to promote these values and standards, the EU has adopted
        new European Neighourhood Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Many of you have already heard about the Action Plan<\/strong> which is and instrument
        of our Neighbourhood Policy for each country. The Action Plan between
        Ukraine and the EU\u2014among other things\u2014includes references to:
        – reform and upgrade of educational and training systems to drive them closer
        to the standards and practices in the EU;
        – co\u2013operation in the domains of education, training, in our cultural
        programmes and in our youth policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In general, these points exemplify the Action Plan\u2019s stress on people\u2013to
        people contacts<\/strong>, which are an essential ingredient of our dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


        Involving the people directly is the best guarantee<\/strong> of the lasting success of
        international agreements and policy developments in any domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Education and Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Things are moving fast in my domains of education, training and culture, as
        well. For instance, Ukraine already ranks third in terms of students participating
        in the Erasmus Mundus<\/strong> Programme (27 in 2005). Aim of the programme is to
        give best student opportunity to study and get their Master degrees in the best of
        EU universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This is a resounding success which confirms that young and educated Ukranians
        were just waiting for the right opportunity to embrace Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        But Erasmus Mundus is not the only programme which involves your country.
        The well-established Tempus programme<\/strong> has facilitated exchange and
        cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union for many years. In effect,
        the policies under my responsibility have traditionally been employed to give a
        first taste of what it means to operate in a united Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Let us see some of the things the European Commission can do in the education
        and youth field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • exchanges of students and scholars;
          – academic co\u2013operation;
          – mobility of young people and NGO\u2019s for non\u2013formal education projects.
          What do these actions have in common? <\/strong>They all build trust and mutual
          understanding where it matters most; that is, among the people.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Academic co\u2013operation and exchanges have a long tradition of success among
          EU policies. We support your country\u2019s efforts in this direction and welcome
          your recent signature of the Bologna Declaration<\/strong>. Bologna process, now
          embracing 45 European countries, aims to reduce barriers for academic
          cooperation in Europe. The idea is to give students and scholars more
          opportunities to study or teach in other European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This, however, implies a certain degree of compatibility<\/strong> among higher
          education systems. I commend the measures taken by your authorities to reform
          the structure of Ukraine\u2019s educational systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I encourage you to bring the reform process forward<\/strong> and I can pledge the
          support of the European Commission to assist you in this work. The
          Commission will continue to focus principally on higher education, with greater
          emphasis on student mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Beside academic and educational cooperation, the European Commission also
          supports partnerships among young people<\/strong> from the European Union and its
          Neighbouring Countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          A number of youth NGOs and young people from Ukraine are already
          participating in the programme\u2014called YOUTH. I encourage your national
          authorities to support youth exchange projects. Programmes like these promote
          the values of intercultural dialogue, tolerance. I don\u2019t need to remind you that
          we, at the European Commission, regard these values as the pillars of stability
          within the Union and as the basis of our relations with our neighbouring
          countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Again, youth exchange projects have a potential to draw Ukrainian young
          people closer to the Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          4. Promoting reforms in Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Ukraine will soon mark first anniversary of its Orange Revolution<\/strong>. The
          movement has created a unique opportunity for Ukraine to realise its aspirations.
          The European Union played an active role in the events last November. We
          were involved, because it was our duty to stand behind the people who were
          fighting for the values which are identical to the values of the Union itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Expectations are now high both within your country and among your friends
          abroad. This gives Ukrainian leaders an exciting and difficult job: showing that
          the country can progress along the path opened by the Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Let me focus on four challenges for the months and years ahead.
          First<\/strong>, recent events in Ukraine highlight the importance of transparent relations
          and clear separation between business and politics. The fight against corruption
          remains a major challenge. I am sure that the government is aware of the need of
          energetic and credible measures underpinning the policy of reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Second<\/strong>, administrative reform. Reforming the administration of a country of 50
          million inhabitants is a huge task. But it must be undertaken in order to cement
          the success of the Revolution. With that great objective in mind, Ukraine should
          see the magnitude of the task as an encouragement rather than a discouragement
          for reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Third<\/strong>, the rule of law. Democracy needs a fully functioning legal system to
          work. Judges must be appointed in a transparent way; laws must be enforced,
          not just passed; the police must operate under clear internal rules and controls.
          The business environment should be regulated by clear and reliable rules, not by
          arbitrary decisions. This is important for all economic actors: domestic and
          foreign investors, workers, consumers, and ordinary citizens.
          In Ukraine as elsewhere, the rule of law is crucial for economic growth, social
          development, and for a genuine popular participation in political and civic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Fourth<\/strong>, democratic participation<\/em>. Ukrainians fought hard to make their voices
          heard. Now, the will of the people must find expression in transparent
          democratic processes.
          The parliamentary elections of March next year will be a litmus test. Once
          again, the eyes of the world will be on Kyiv. Fair and peaceful elections will
          prove that Ukraine is keeping the commitments it took with the EU and other
          international bodies, such as the Council of Europe and the OSCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The items I have touched upon contain a lesson<\/strong>: as Ukraine makes genuine
          progress in its plan of reforms, relations between the EU and Ukraine will
          become deeper and stronger.<\/em>
          I can confirm that with the experience of my home country. Firm pursue of values on which the European is based \u2013 adherence to democratic principles in political life, rule of law, respect for human rights \u2013 was essential on its way to the European union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I encourage you to nurture the spirit<\/strong> you showed to the world starting last
          November<\/strong>. I address this appeal to all\u2014citizens and leaders alike\u2014but
          especially to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Your country is taking a historic turn: this is the perfect time for hope, courage,
          and imagination. It is perfect time to fulfil dreams of great Ukrainian poet, artist
          and humanist Taras Shevchenko who gave his name also to this University \u2013
          dreams about freedom and respect for human dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          I can see these sentiments in the eyes of the many students in this hall. My
          message to you is that Ukraine\u2019s destiny belongs as much to you as it belongs to
          your leaders engaged in important negotiations and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Your generation has a rare privilege: you are holding your future in your hands.
          You can make it happen. If you do, the Orange revolution will be remembered
          as a milestone not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          Thank you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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