The 17th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform (CSP) was held in a hybrid format on 11 July 2025 alongside the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome.
Ms Sintija Bernava, a representative of the EaP CSF, gave a presentation and shared key insights on education during wartime for children in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees in the EU
The Platform, which celebrates ten years of activity, used this opportunity to discuss key aspects of Ukraine’s European integration including the role of civil society in policy-making, human capital development, bilateral economic cooperation, modernisation of various sectors and digital transformation.
The discussion also focused on the inclusive reconstruction of Ukraine, in accordance with the sustainable development principles and European values.
You can find more about the event on the dedicated page of the European Economic and Social Committee and read the joint declaration here.
