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Integration of Ukraine and the Commission's new focus areas

Picture of the participants in the panel on EU:s way ahead.
Panel discussion on the EU's way forward in foreign, security, and defense policy. Photographer: EU Days.

A gradual integration of Ukraine into the European single market is possible, desirable, and challenging. Moreover, the Commission places unprecedented focus on foreign policy, security, and defense. Jörgen Hettne, director of the Centre for European Studies, and Maria Strömvik, deputy director, participated in several panels during EU Days Lund.