A new step to the European Integration. The Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Acknowledgements
• List of abbreviations
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• 1.1. Background of the Study
• 1.2. Problem Statement
• 1.3. Research Questions
• 1.4. Structure of the Thesis
• Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework
• 2.1. Theories of Integration
• 2.2. Theories of Regionalism
• Chapter 3: The European Union and its Policies towards Ukraine
• 3.1. European Integration of Ukraine: A Historical Perspective
• 3.2. The European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) and Ukraine
• 3.3. The Eastern Partnership (EaP)
• Chapter 4: The Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine
• 4.1. The Negotiations of the Association Agreement
• 4.2. Key Provisions of the Association Agreement
• 4.3. The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA)
• Chapter 5: Impact of the Association Agreement
• 5.1. Economic Impact
• 5.2. Political Impact
• 5.3. Social Impact
• Chapter 6: Challenges and Opportunities of the Association Agreement
• 6.1. Challenges for Ukraine
• 6.2. Challenges for the EU
• 6.3. Opportunities for Ukraine
• 6.4. Opportunities for the EU

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The thesis aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Association Agreement signed between the European Union and Ukraine in 2014. It examines the objectives of both parties, analyzes the content of the agreement, and investigates its impact on both Ukraine and the EU.

• European integration of Ukraine
• EU's policy towards Ukraine
• The Association Agreement: content and impact
• Economic, political, and social consequences of the agreement
• Challenges and opportunities for both Ukraine and the EU

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction provides the background of the study, defines the problem statement and research questions, and outlines the structure of the thesis.

Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework presents the relevant theories of integration and regionalism, providing a theoretical context for the analysis of the Association Agreement.

Chapter 3: The European Union and its Policies towards Ukraine traces the historical evolution of EU-Ukraine relations, focusing on the European Neighborhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership.

Chapter 4: The Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine details the negotiation process, key provisions, and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA).

Chapter 5: Impact of the Association Agreement examines the economic, political, and social implications of the agreement for both Ukraine and the EU.

Chapter 6: Challenges and Opportunities of the Association Agreement discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by both Ukraine and the EU in implementing the agreement.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the thesis include: European integration, Ukraine, European Union, Association Agreement, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), Eastern Partnership, European Neighborhood Policy, economic impact, political impact, social impact, challenges, opportunities.