24th January SILK ROOM Economy and Regions SATIN 2 ROOM Internal

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24th January
16:00-16:45
16:45-17:00
17:00-18:20
18:20-18:30
18:30-19:40
19:50-21:00
21:00-21:30
21:30
SIL K R O O M
Economy and
Regions
S AT IN 2 R O O M
Internal Policy
and Society
S ATI N 1 R O O M
Ukraine
in Europe
Security
in the Region
Opening presentations ( B A L L R O O M ) :
Report by the Razumkov Centre
Sophistry and the Rape of Ukraine
National Bank of Poland – National Bank of Ukraine Swap Agreement, p. 12
Opening remarks ( B A L L R O O M ) , p. 12
Plenary session ( B A L L R O O M ) :
Ukraine’s Association with the European Union – Reforms and Modernisation, p. 13
Coffee break
Discussion panel: Discussion panel: Discussion panel:
How Does
Business and Poli- Global “Game over
tics. Do Oligarchs
Ukraine” – DifferUkraine’s Tourist
Attractiveness InStill Rule the
ent Points of View,
Different Objecfluence Economic
Country?,
tives and Different
p. 16
Development?,
Interests, p. 18
p. 14
Thematic block:
Discussion panel: Discussion panel:
Ukraine in
How Can the InterGeographic
Transformation:
Divisions-Political national CommuniTaxes and Trust
Choices, p. 17
ty Help Ukraine to
Post-Euromaidan Solve the Conflict?,
presentation
p. 19
Investment
Climate. How to
Stimulate Foreign
and Domestic
Investments?
- discussion panel
(19:50-21:20), p. 15
Thematic block:
Presentations of
Ukrainian Regions:
Chernivtsi Oblast
Ivano-Frankivsk
Ternopil Oblast,
p. 17
Buffet ( B A L L R O O M )
25th January
SIL K R O O M
Economy and
Regions
09:00-10:20
10:20-10:30
10:30-11:40
11:40-11:50
11:50-13:00
13:00-13:10
13:10-14:20
14:20-15:10
15:10-16:30
16:30-16:40
Discussion panel:
Interregional
and Crossborder
Cooperation – Are
New Dynamics
Needed?, p. 22
Discussion panel:
Is the Marshall Plan
for Ukraine Possible? Mechanisms
for Financing Development, p. 23
Thematic block:
Presentation by the
Association of Polish Entrepreneurs
in Ukraine and
the Association of
Ukrainian Entrepreneurs in Poland
Ukraine’s Opportunities and
Economic Assets
- discussion panel ,
p. 24
COT TO N R O O M
Internal Policy
and Society
S ATI N 1 R O O M
Ukraine
in Europe
S AT I N 2 R O O M
Security in the
Region
Debate on the Modern State Model, p. 20
Coffee break
Association with
Ethnical Minorities
Justice in Ukraine.
How to Change
the EU and Free
and Dialogue on
Courts, Prosecu- Trade Area – A New Common History
Beginning, p. 34
– A Challenge for
tor’s Departments,
Ukraine and its
Police and Audit
Structures?, p. 28
Neighbours, p. 40
Coffee break
Is a Democratic
On the Way to
The Situation
and Pro-Western
in Ukraine and
European Social
Europe’s Security,
Ukraine Likely to
Standards, p. 29
p. 35
Maintain its Political and Economic
Position in the
Post-Soviet Area?,
p. 41
Coffee break
After the Local
Reforms in Ukraine Energy Security Elections - Will the
- Waiting for a
A Goal to Achieve,
Ukraine’s Political Breakthrough, p. 36
p. 42
Map Change?, p. 30
Lunch ( D E L I G H T R e s t a u r a n t )
Culture, Religion, Historical Memory. Do They Divide or Unite People?, p. 21
Coffee break
16:40-17:50
17:50-18:00
18:00-19:10
19:10-19:20
19:20-20:30
20:40
26th January
09:00-10:10
Discussion panel:
New Technologies
and Innovative
Economy - How
to Keep Up with
Global Trends?,
p. 25
Discussion panel:
Dilemmas of
Ukraine’s Economic
Policy – What Is
Needed to Overcome the Crisis?,
p. 26
Discussion panel:
Enhancing Decentralization Reform
in Ukraine, p. 31
Discussion panel:
Adriatic, Baltic and
Black Sea Regions:
Prospects for a
New Multilateral
Partnership, p. 37
Coffee break
Eastern PartnerUkrainian Public
ship – Success or
Debate – Do its
Participants Listen
Failure?, p. 38
To Each Other?,
p. 32
Discussion panel:
Cooperation in
Central Europe
– What Place for
Ukraine?, p. 43
Discussion panel:
Cities as Economic
Development
Drivers, p. 44
Coffee break
Special event:
Discussion panel:
Self-Government, How to Reintegrate “In Wartime: Stories NATO as Ukraine’s
Partner. MemberPopular Initiative,
Eastern Ukraine
from Ukraine” by
ship Prospects,
Business. Regional with the Rest of the Tim Judah. Author’s
Meeting, p. 39
p. 45
Country?, p. 33
Cooperation East
of the EU Borders,
p. 27
Ukrainian Evening ( B A L L R O O M )
SIL K R O O M
Economy and
Regions
Discussion panel:
Prospects for Energy Cooperation
between the EU
and Ukraine, p. 46
S AT IN 2 R O O M
Internal Policy
and Society
S AT I N 1 R O O M
Ukraine
in Europe
Ukraine’s Integra- Return to “Business
tion with the EU - A as Usual” between
Challenge for EuRussia and the
rope, a Homework
Western World.
for Ukraine, p. 48 What Does It Mean
for Ukraine?, p. 50
10:10-10:20
Coffee break
10:20-11:30 Discussion panel: Discussion panel: Presentation of the
Is Ukrainian AgriCrimean Issues National Forum of
culture a CompetiHow to Support
Transformation of
tion to the EU ComCrimean Tatars
Ukraine, p. 51
mon Agricultural
and Ukrainians in
Policy?, p. 47
Crimean Peninsula,
p. 48
11:40-12:50
Discussion panel:
Coming to Terms
with the Past.
Historical Policy
Today, p. 49
Security
in the Region
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P l e na r y s e s s i o ns - BAL L R O O M
16:00 - 16:45 PRESENTATI ONS
Opening Presentations
Moderator:
• Jacek Kluczkowski, Institute for Eastern Studies, former Ambassador of Poland to Ukraine, Poland
Report by the Razumkov Centre
• Yuriy Yakymenko, Director for Political and Legal Programmes, Razumkov
Centre for Economic Studies, Ukraine
Sophistry and the Rape of Ukraine
• Phillip Karber, President, The Potomac Foundation, USA
National Bank of Poland – National Bank of
Ukraine Swap Agreement
• Andrzej Raczko, Member of the Management Board of the NBP, Poland
16:45 - 17:00 O pening R emarks
• Witold Waszczykowski, Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Poland
• Witold Stepien, Marshal, Marshal’s Office of the Lodz Region, Poland
• Zygmunt Berdychowski, Chairman of the Economic Forum Programme
www.economic-forum.pl
Januar y 24
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Pl en a r y sessio ns - BA L L R O O M
Council, Poland
17:00 - 18:20 PLENARY SESSI ON
Ukraine’s Association with the European
Union – Reforms and Modernisation
Once the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement entered into force it opened a new stage of cooperation between Kiev and Brussels. Established rules and procedures regulating the character of mutual relations
started to operate. The next step should include an acceleration of the adaptation of Ukrainian law to the
European standards. What are the options of financial assistance for this adjustment? How will the effects
of the association be monitored? How to make sure that the society will continue to support the pro-European course?
Moderator:
• Jacek Karnowski, Editor-in-Chief, wSieci, Poland
Speakers:
• Marek Kuchcinski, Speaker, Sejm, Poland
• Ioan Mircea Pascu, Vice-President, European Parliament, Romania
• Oksana Syroyid, Deputy Speaker, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• David Usupashvili, Chairman, Parliament, Georgia
• Witold Waszczykowski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland
18:20 - 18:30 Coffee B reak
Januar y 24
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Econ o my a nd Re g i o ns - S I L K R O O M
18:30 - 19:40 D ISCU SSI ON PANEL
How Does Ukraine’s Tourist Attractiveness
Influence Economic Development?
Ukraine’s tourism potential is huge, but the quality of tourism products is still low. The investment volume in
this sector does not guarantee its development. Tourism can become an instrument enhancing the investment attractiveness of the country and its regions, while strengthening the country’s economy at the same
time. Accordingly, the issue is pressing to carry out assessment and regulation with respect to the tourist
attractiveness, as well as to implement a strategy of increasing the quality and professionalisation of the
tourist offer.
Moderator:
• Miroslaw Bieniecki, President, Institute of Migration Studies, Poland
Speakers:
• Igor Oliynyk, Deputy Chairman of Supervisory Board, The Vasyl Stefanyk
Precarpathian National University, Ukraine
• Anna Romanova, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Krystyna Weclewicz Grajek, President of the Board, Lublin Fair, Poland
19:40 - 19:50 B reak
Januar y 24
Econ o my a nd Regio ns - SIL K R O O M
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19:50 - 21:20 T HEMATI C B LOCK
Investment Climate. How to Stimulate Foreign and Domestic Investments?
PR E SENTAT IO N
Ukraine in Transformation: Taxes and Trust
Post-Euromaidan
• Marc Berenson, Senior Lecturer in the King’s Russia Institute, King’s College
London, United Kingdom
D I SC USSIO N PANEL
Investment Climate. How to Stimulate Foreign and Domestic Investments?
The stabilisation of political and economic life, implementation of reforms in areas such as taxation and
public procurement and the fight with corruption are expected to improve the investment climate, implement European standards and encourage entrepreneurship. However, the effects of these measures are
hardly visible. What factors are needed to encourage companies to invest more?
Moderator:
• Michal Kacewicz, Journalist, Newsweek Polska, Poland
Speakers:
• Ivonne Julitta Bollow, Head of Eastern Europe & International Affairs, Corporate Public Policy, Metro Group, Germany
• Mykhailo Khmil, Secretary of the Committee for Industrial Policy and
Entrepreneurship, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Vasyl Yurchyshyn, Director of Economic Programs, Razumkov Centre for
Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
• Jock Mendoza-Wilson, Director of International and Investor Relations,
System Capital Management, Ukraine
• Slawomir Neumann, Chairman, Parliamentary Club “Civic Plarform”, Poland
21:30 B U F F E T ( B allroom )
Januar y 24
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In tern a l Polic y a nd S o c i e t y - SAT I N 2 R O O M
Business and Politics. Do Oligarchs Still
Rule the Country?
One of the most important challenges of Ukrainian policy is a too close cooperation between politics and
business. The policy of “deoligarchization” of the country and its economy that has been introduced by the
government, hasn’t met the expectations. What influence does business have on politics and how to regulate the relations between the government and big business in the present day conditions?
Moderator:
• Michał Potocki, Journalist, “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” Daily, Poland
Speakers:
• Tetiana Chornovol, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Janusz Korwin-Mikke, Member, European Parliament, Poland
• Alexander Mirsky, Chairman of the Board “Alternative”, Former Member of
the European Parliament, Latvia
• Yehor Soboliev, Head of the Committee on Prevention and Fighting Corruption, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Andrew Spannaus, Director, Transatlantico.info, Italy
19:40 - 19:50 B reak
Januar y 24
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In ternal Po lic y a nd S o c iet y - SATIN 2 R O O M
Geographic Divisions-Political Choices
The Maidan revolution has not eliminated the most important geographic, social and regional divisions in
Ukraine. Is it possible to get an agreement that eliminates sources of hostility and opens the areas of cooperation for conflicting political groups and divided regions? Is it possible to build faith in the power of the
state institutions and national community? Is it possible to eliminate historical divisions?
Moderator:
• Vitaly Shybko, Head, Ex-Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Affairs of
the Supreme Council, Institute for Democracy and Social Progress, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Marco Di Liddo, Head of the Africa, Balkans and ex-USSR Desk, Center of
International Studies, Italy
• Volodymyr Fesenko, CEO, Center for Political Studies “Penta”, Ukraine
• Iltyo Igor, Leading Consultant, Administration of the President, Ukraine
• Octavian Milewski, Expert, Central Eastern Europe, Romanian Energy Center ROEC, Romania
Presentations of Ukrainian Regions:
Presentation of Chernivtsi Oblast
• Ruslan Senchuk, Deputy Chairman, Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, Ukraine
Presentation of Ivano-Frankivsk
• Ruslan Martsinkiv, Mayor, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
Presentation of Ternopil Oblast
• Stepan Barna, Head, Ternopil Regional State Administration, Ukraine
Januar y 24
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Uk ra i ne i n Eur o p e - SAT I N 1 R O O M
Global “Game over Ukraine” – Different
Points of View, Different Objectives and
Different Interests
Why did the international law not stop the aggressor? How to ensure peace, security and sovereign rule in
Ukraine and its neighbourhood? The panel will present different attitudes and actions undertaken by the
most important players in the “Game over Ukraine”: Kiev, Moscow, Washington and Brussels.
Moderator:
• Francisco De Borja Lasheras, Associate Director of ECFR Madrid and Policy
Fellow, The European Council on Foreign Relations, Spain
Speakers:
• Georgy Bovt, Editor-in-Chief, RusskiyMir.ru Magazine, Russia
• Anatoliy Grytsenko, Head, Coordination Council, Civic Position Party,
Ukraine
• Ilya Yaschin, Deputy Chairman, PARNAS - People’s Freedom Party, Russia
• Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica, Parliamentary State Secretary for EU Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Latvia
• Hynek Kmonicek, Director of Foreign Affairs Department, Office of the
President, Czech Republic
• Marek Ziolkowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Poland, Poland
19:40 - 19:50 B reak
Januar y 24
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How Can the International Community
Help Ukraine to Solve the Conflict?
Russia’s objections inhibit and restrict activities within the UN and OSCE. The mechanisms foreseen in the
Budapest Memorandum have not been introduced. Ukraine’s neighbours have not been invited to contribute to finding solutions to the crisis. The Normandy format has helped freeze the conflict, but the scope for
international mediation seems limited. Is this everything what the international community can do?
Moderator:
• Ryszard Terlecki, Deputy Speaker, Parliament, Poland
Speakers:
• David Bakradze, Minister, Office of the State Minister for European and
Euro-Atlantic Integration, Georgia
• Ivan Gabal, Deputy, Chamber of Deputies, Czech Republic
• Mart Laanemae, Undersecretary for Europe and Transatlantic Relations,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
• Valery Solovey, Head of the Department of Public Relations, Moscow State
Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russia
• Oksana Syroyid, Deputy Speaker, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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9:00 - 10:20
P l e na r y s e s s i o ns - BAL L R O O M
PLENARY SESSI ON
Debate on the Modern State Model
The experience of almost 25 years of independent statehood of Ukraine, as well as the transformation
processes in the neighboring EU Member States, give broad evidence for a debate on the shape of state.
What are the characteristics of modern state? What solutions does Europe bring, and what solutions can
be brought by the history, traditions and Ukrainian identity? What are the divisions in the dispute over the
future of the state and how can they be to removed?
Moderator:
• Jan Rokita, Publicist, Poland
Speakers:
• David Bakradze, Minister, Office of the State Minister for European and
Euro-Atlantic Integration, Georgia
• Andrei Illarionov, Senior Fellow, CATO Institute, USA
• Jerzy Kwiecinski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Development, Poland
• Mart Laanemae, Undersecretary for Europe and Transatlantic Relations,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
• Witold Stepien, Marshal, Marshal’s Office of the Lodz Region, Poland
• Dmytro Shymkiv, National Reforms Council, Deputy Head of Presidential
Administration, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Pl en a r y sessio ns - BA L L R O O M
15:10 - 16:30 PLENARY SESSI ON
Culture, Religion, Historical Memory. Do
They Divide or Unite People?
Ukraine is an example of a very diverse historical memory and cultural heritage. Ukrainians are divided by
religion and the use of Ukrainian language too. The same situation is in other European states. How to address these matters and not to cause disintegration of country? What kind of cultural and historical politics
is needed to strengthen its unity and good relations with neighbours?
Moderator:
• Pawel Lisicki, Editor-in-Chief, Do Rzeczy Weekly, Poland
Speakers:
• Gordana Comic, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Serbia
• Volodymyr Cherpak, Vice-President, Grace and Truth Foundation, Ukraine
• Piotr Glinski, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Culture and National
Heritage, Poland
• Victor Erofeev, Writer, Russia
• Igor Zhdanov, Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Government of
Ukraine, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Interregional and Crossborder Cooperation – Are New Dynamics Needed?
Interregional cooperation is extremely important for the economic development of neighbouring territories, through a deep integration of the main areas of their business. The effectiveness of cross-border cooperation in regional development is determined by its ability to use the existing potential of these regions
effectively and to develop it. The optimal combination of capabilities and resources of border areas may
increase the investment attractiveness of the regions. What resources can be used to increase the effectiveness of interregional and cross-border cooperation?
Moderator:
• Wioletta Sokol, Director, Institute of Regional and Cross-Border Cooperation of the Baltic Sea Region, Poland
Speakers:
• Mykhailo Dovbenko, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Boris Guseletov, Senior Researcher, Institute of Europe RAS, Russia
• Krzysztof Hetman, Member, European Parliament, Poland
• Oksana Yurynets, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Is the Marshall Plan for Ukraine Possible?
Mechanisms for Financing Development
The Ukrainian economy has been in its deepest crisis since the end of the 1990s, resulting in GDP falling
by approx. 11% in 2015. Most of the macroeconomic initiatives taken by the government are correlated
with the IMF loan assistance programmes. Even though essential for the country’s macroeconomic stability,
these funds cannot be meant as systemic support for development. Are international financial institutions
ready to set up a financial assistance scheme customised to Ukraine’s needs? Is there a political will on the
side of the Western leaders? Would Ukraine be able to direct foreign aid in a way so as to put the crisis-ridden
economy on the growth track?
Moderator:
• Oleksandr Chalyi, President, Grant Thornton, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jaroslaw Chalas, Managing Partner, Chalas i Wspolnicy Law Firm, Poland
• Dusan Kulka, Managing Partner, Berman Group, Czech Republic
• Dominique Menu, Country Head Ukraine and Kazakhstan, BNP Paribas,
France
• Sergiy Taruta, Co-Chairman of Inter-factional Alliance “All-Ukrainian Dialogue”, Supreme Council - Member, Ukraine
• HSH Prince Michael von Liechtenstein, Chairman, Geopolitical Information Service AG, Liechtenstein
Commentator:
• Roman Shpek, Senior Adviser, Alfa-Bank Ukraine, Ukraine
Introductory presentation:
• Leonid Kozhushko, Director, Regional Center of the European Integration
Projects, West Business Center, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Ukraine’s Opportunities and Economic Assets
Ukraine has great economic potential. However, this potential remains to a large extent unexploited. The
factors burdening the Ukrainian economy include its monopolisation and ‘oligarchisation’, overdependence on the cooperation with Russia and other CIS countries as well as a high level of corruption. On the
other hand, Ukraine’s assets are: the high value of human capital, rich natural resources and development
potential of the agriculture and farming sectors. Although all these problems, Ukraine still has significant
competitive advantages declining companies to invest – e.g. very attractive production costs and large absorbent internal market.
PR E SENTAT IO N
Presentation by the Association of Polish
Entrepreneurs in Ukraine and the Association of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs in Poland
• Damian Ragan, Vice President of the Management Board, Kredobank,
Ukraine
• Iaroslav Romanchuk, Managing Partner, Attorney at Law, Chairman of the
Board, International Legal Center “EUCON”, Ukraine
D I SC USSIO N PANEL
Ukraine’s Opportunities and Economic Assets
Moderator:
• Boguslaw Chrabota, Editor-in-Chief, Rzeczpospolita daily, Poland
Speakers:
• Irina Akimova, Director, Analytical Centre NewSEP, Ukraine
• Michal Dabrowski, Member of the Board, Polish Information and Foreign
Investment Agency (PAIiIZ S.A.), Poland
• Marcus Felsner, President, Eastern Europe Business Association of Germany, Germany
• Nataliia Mykolska, Deputy Minister, Trade Representative of Ukraine, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Ukraine
• Jacek Piechota, President of the Board, Polish – Ukrainian Chamber of
Commerce, Poland
Januar y 25
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14:20 - 15:10 LU N C H ( D E L I G H T R estaurant )
15:10 - 16:30 P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N
They Divide or Unite People? (see p. 21)
New Technologies and Innovative Economy - How to Keep Up with Global Trends?
Nowadays, the economic position of the state in the international arena is increasingly determined by its
competitiveness and innovation. In developed countries, 60-80% of industrial enterprises are involved in
innovation activities. What plays an important role in the process of innovation of individual regions and
countries is not only more innovative processes in the economy, but also innovation management systems.
Ukraine also has some strengths in this area, like a relatively high level of scientists and engineers as well as
a good quality of scientific and research centres.
Moderator:
• Nadiya Matviychuk-Soskin, Editor-in-Chief, Economik Annals-XXI Journal,
Ukraine
Speakers:
• David Cant, Managing Director, Albion Overseas Ltd, United Kingdom
• Iryna Klymenko, Chief Adviser, Institute for Strategic Studies “New
Ukraine”, Ukraine
• Grzegorz Lipiec, Member of Board, Malopolska Region, Poland
• Piotr Naszkowski, Director of ICT Systems, T4B Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Dariusz Terlecki, President of the Board, ATM S.A., Poland
• Evhen Utkin, President, Chairman of the Board, KM Core, Ukraine
• Bogdan Wasilewski, President of the Board, Technopark Lodz, Poland
Januar y 25
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Dilemmas of Ukraine’s Economic Policy –
What Is Needed to Overcome the Crisis?
The economic situation in Ukraine is still unstable. The consequences of the war in the East and restrictions
on the economic cooperation with Russia still have a negative impact on the current situation in the country. Through high inflation and low competitiveness of production the pace of change remains slow and
public impatience is growing. What is required to boost economic growth?
Moderator:
• Oleksiy Plotnikov, Professor, Institute of World Economy and International
Relations of the NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Yuri Yekhanurov, Former PM, Professor, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
• Grzegorz W. Kolodko, Professor, Leon Kozminski Academy, Poland
• Zaiga Liepina, Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Economics, Latvia
• Ivan Miklos, Member of Parliament, National Council, Slovakia
• Nataliia Savchuk, Doctor of Economics, Professor, International Finance
Department, Kyiv National Economic University, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Self-Government, Popular Initiative, Business. Regional Cooperation East of the EU
Borders
Borderland zones play a very important role in relations between countries, especially when it comes to
borders between EU and its neighbours – these are the very places where the most vital and intensive contacts on both socio-cultural and economical level take place. How local authorities, local entrepreneurs and
non-governmental organizations can join their efforts in order to create and promote common projects
and strengthen the cross-border dialogue? The debate participants will share their own experiences and
achievements in this regard.
Moderator:
• Sergiy Burnus, Head of International Relations, Sterling & Law Associates
LLP, United Kingdom
Speakers:
• Maksym Ferenc, Partner, Ferenc & Kuczynski, Poland
• Oleksandr Fyshchuk, Head, Chernivtsi Regional State Administration,
Ukraine
• Robert Karczewski, President, Korczowa Dolina Ltd., Poland
• Serhii Tatusiak, Chairman, NGO “Ukraine-Poland-Germany”, Ukraine
20:40 U K R A I N I A N E V E N I N G ( B A L L R O O M )
Januar y 25
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In tern a l Polic y a nd S o c i e t y - COT TO N R O O M
Justice in Ukraine. How to Change Courts,
Prosecutor’s Departments, Police and Audit Structures?
Society expectations in Ukraine pertaining to functioning of the administration of justice, efficient fight
against criminality and especially against corruption was one of most important elements of social protests
in the Maidan in 2013/14. New authorities took action to reform these structures. The Ukrainians closely
observe their actions with a lot of attention but also with skepticism.
Moderator:
• Piotr Pogorzelski, Journalist, Polish Radio, Poland
Speakers:
• Oleg Barna, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Anton Gerashchenko, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, President, Supreme Audit Office (NIK), Poland
• Viktor Musiyaka, Research Fellow, Razumkov Centre for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
• Irina Tymczyszyn, Partner, Global Leader of CEE/CIS Team, Bryan Cave,
United Kingdom
• Oleh Zarubinskiy, Director of the Institute, NGO “UIRE”, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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In ternal Po lic y a nd S o c iet y - COT TO N R O O M
On the Way to European Social Standards
Human capital in Ukraine is still rated very high. The increase of poverty due to the crisis results in social
discontent and gives ground to populism. The reforms of important spheres of social life, such as health,
education, social security and pension systems are delayed. Is it possible to adapt the awakened aspirations and expectations of the society to the need to continue reforms? How to implement the European
standards?
Moderator:
• Brendan Donnelly, Director, Federal Trust for Education and Research,
United Kingdom
Speakers:
• Juan Carlos Garcia Galindo, General Director (AVP) of International Relations, University of Cadiz, Spain
• Krzysztof Gawkowski, Secretary General, Democratic Left Alliance, Poland
• Magdalena Vasaryova, Member of Parliament, National Council, Slovakia
• Svitlana Voitsekhovska, Member of Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Oleg Vostrykh, President, Foundation “High School of Professional Politics”,
Ukraine
Januar y 25
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After the Local Elections - Will Ukraine’s
Political Map Change?
Local elections in Ukraine were an opportunity to activate local self governments, and along it, political
map of the country. The elections created an opportunity to implement changes in competences and to
reshape structures of local governments. Has the law that applied during last elections made the process of
expressing citizens’ opinions easier or more difficult?
Moderator:
• Michal Kacewicz, Journalist, Newsweek Polska, Poland
Speakers:
• Yurii Bublyk, Head of Subcommittee on Local Governments, Supreme
Council, Ukraine
• Balazs Jarabik, Visiting Scholar, Carnegie, Slovakia
• Hannes Schreiber, Head of Division Eastern Europe and Eastern Partnership, Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Austria
Januar y 25
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15:10 - 16:30 P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N
Enhancing Decentralisation Reform in
Ukraine
The decentralisation of power is one of the key reforms in Ukraine. If carried out in a consistent and coherent manner, it could serve as a means of facilitating the functioning of the state. Poland’s experience shows
the complex character of this endeavour together with its risks and benefits. How the EU and partners from
abroad (e. g. Canada, Switzerland, Poland) could assist Ukraine? Can the Polish model of decentralisation
prove effective in Ukraine?
Moderator:
• Krzysztof Stanowski, President of the Board, Solidarity Fund PL, Poland
Speakers:
• Karim Morcos, Head of Development Cooperation, Canadian Embassy to
Ukraine, Ukraine
• Dominik Papenheim, Sector Manager, Delegation of the European Union
to Ukraine, Ukraine
• Marcin Swiecicki, Member, Parliament, Poland
• Anatolii Tkachuk, Director, Civil Society Institute, Ukraine
Januar y 25
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Ukrainian Public Debate
– Do Its Participants Listen to Each Other?
Effective implementation of reforms requires a public debate and a broad public support. It also requires
further dialogue between government, society, experts to avoid manipulations and make compromise
more feasible. Therefore public debate should become more professional and should involve more institutions representing civil society.
Moderator:
• Igor Tsependa, Rector, The Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Sergiy Datsiuk, Philosopher, Ukraine
• Gennadiy Druzenko, Member of the Board, Public Organisation “Constitutional Convention”, Ukraine
• Grzegorz Gauden, Director, The Book Institute, Poland
• John Grogan, Patron, Ukrainian-British City Club, United Kingdom
• Mykola Kniazhytskyi, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Januar y 25
33
How to Reintegrate Eastern Ukraine with
the Rest of the Country?
One of the most important element of reintroducing peace in eastern Ukraine is the dialogue and cooperation between Donbas and the rest of the country. The strategy for reintegration of the occupied territories
assuming the cooperation of government, society and business should be prepared. What are mutually
accepted borders of Ukraine decentralization and autonomous eastern regions? What role in this process
can the other European states play?
Moderator:
• Andrzej Brzeziecki, Editor-in-Chief, New Eastern Europe, Poland
Speakers:
• Iryna Berezhna, Director, Institute for Legal Policy and Social Protection,
Ukraine
• Konstantin Bondarenko, CEO, Institute of Ukrainian Politics, Ukraine
• Philippe de Suremain, President, European Forum for Ukraine, France
• Sergiy Taruta, Co-Chairman of Inter-factional Alliance “All-Ukrainian Dialogue”, Supreme Council - Member, Ukraine
• Andreas Umland, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Ukraine
Commentator:
• Volodymyr Lupasii, Executive Director, Centre for Social Research “Sofia”,
Ukraine
Januar y 25
34
Association with the EU and Free Trade
Area – A New Beginning
The UE-Ukraine association agreement initiated the process of adapting European solutions into law. The
effects of activities of the National Council for Reforms, which was founded in Kiev, are judged differently.
How will Brussels monitor the association works? How can the EU countries help implement reforms? What
steps of the integration should be taken next? Is it possible to get an EU candidate status? When?
Moderator:
• Volodymyr Sidenko, Senior Research Fellow, Razumkov Centre for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Sylwia Krason-Kopaniarz, Executive Vice President for International Operations, Impel S.A., Poland
• Maria Serena Natale, Journalist, Corriere della Sera, Italy
• Alexey Portanskiy, Professor, Department of Global Economic Problems
and Foreign Economic Policy, State University - Higher School of Economics, Russia
• Juras Pozela, Member, Seimas, Lithuania
• Paweł Samecki, Member of the Board, National Bank of Poland, Poland
11:40 - 11:50 Coffee B rea K
Januar y 25
35
The Situation in Ukraine and Europe’s Security
Almost two years ago a new centre of tensions emerged in Europe. The most dangerous acts included the
annexation of Crimea and the fights in Donbas. It resulted in the increase of threats and fears in Europe,
especially in the CEE region. Are these fears justified? What factors pertaining both to the internal and international situation of Ukraine require regulation so that Europeans could feel safer again?
Moderator:
• Andrew Cottey, Senior Lecturer, University College Cork, Ireland
Speakers:
• Cezary Grabarczyk, Member of Parliament, Poland
• Andrii Ermolaev, Director, Institute for Strategic Studies “New Ukraine”,
Ukraine
• Rasa Jukneviciene, Member, Seimas, Lithuania
• Francesc Serra Massansalvador, Lecturer, Autonomous University of
Barcelona, Spain
13:00 - 13:10 C offee B reak
Januar y 25
36
Reforms in Ukraine - Waiting for a Breakthrough
In 2014 Ukrainian parliament and government have made noticeable effort preparing and conducting
a package of reforms aimed at modernizing the state and its economy, adapt to the expectations of its
citizens as well as the requirements of the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and other
international organizations. However, the society, media and business, as well as foreign partners, have
expected faster progress. What are the conditions for the breakthrough in the process of modernization and
Europeanization of the country and its social perception?
Moderator:
• Oleh Soskin, Director, Institute of Society Transformation, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Ana Birchall, President of the Committee on European Affairs, Chamber of
Deputies, Romania
• Stanislaw Ciosek, Member, Programme Council of the Economic Forum,
Poland
• Andrius Kubilius, Former Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Member, Seimas, Lithuania
• Dmytro Shymkiv, National Reforms Council Secretary, Deputy Head of
Presidential Administration, Ukraine,
• Pawel Zalewski, Former MP and MEP, Poland
Januar y 25
37
15:10 - 16:30 P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N
Adriatic, Baltic and Black Sea Regions:
Prospects for a New Multilateral Partnership
“ABB. Adriatic, Baltic, Black Sea” – a magazine under this name was published in Poland, in the years 198489. It was devoted to political and historical issues of the nations of the Adriatic, Baltic and Black Sea regions.
Today, ABB appears as a multilateral cooperation proposal of the countries situated in the area between
the three seas. The cooperation should above all include the fields of energy, transport and telecommunications. The question about the integration of these neighbouring regions is important especially in the
face of the Ukrainian crisis, lack of unanimity within the Visegrad Group and diverse attitudes of individual
states towards the policy of the EU and Russia.
Moderator:
• Andriy Veselovskyi, Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Romania, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jan Malicki, Director, Centre for East European Studies, Warsaw University,
Poland
• Oleksiy Melnyk, Co-Director, Foreign Relations and International Security
Programmes, Razumkov Centre for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
• Tengiz Pkhaladze, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President, The Administration of the President, Georgia
• Igor Slobodnik, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs,
Slovakia
Januar y 25
38
Eastern Partnership – Success or Failure?
The Eastern Partnership initiated by Poland and Sweden was supposed to be the main instrument of supporting transformation and modernization of the EU’s eastern neighborhood. That was the EU’s response
to the growing challenges of the EU’s eastern policy. There is no doubt that the Eastern Partnership ended
up with both success and failures. There have been contrary opinions as per the initiative itself. Some have
considered it not enough ambitious whereas according to others its provisions had gone too far provoking
Russia to take aggressive actions against its neighbours. What role does the EP play in current geopolitical
situation? What changes does the Eastern Partnership need to carry out to become more effective?
Special guest:
• David Usupashvili, Chairman, Parliament, Georgia
Moderator:
• Tengiz Pkhaladze, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President, The Administration of the President of Georgia
Speakers:
• Hrant Bagratyan, Member, National Assembly, Armenia
• Stefan Fule, Special Representative for the OSCE and the Western Balkans,
former Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood
Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic
• Martin Hagstrom, Ambassador for the Eastern Partnership, Ministry for
Foreign Affairs, Sweden
• Pawel Kowal, Assistant Professor, Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
• Zygimantas Pavilionis, Ambassador for Eastern Partnership, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Lithuania
Januar y 25
39
19:20 - 20:30 SPECI AL E VENT
“In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine”
by Tim Judah. Author’s Meeting
Urgent and insightful, Tim Judah’s account of the human side of the conflict in Ukraine is an evocative exploration of what the second largest country in Europe feels like in wartime. Making his way from the Polish
border in the west, through the capital city and the heart of the 2014 revolution, to the eastern frontline
near the Russian border, seasoned war reporter Tim Judah brings a rare glimpse of the reality behind the
headlines. A talk with the author will be accompanied by presentation of Judah’s own illustrations presented in the book.
Moderator:
• Richard Stephens, Founder & Editor, Poland Today, United Kingdom
Author:
• Timothy Judah, Correspondent, The Economist, United Kingdom
Januar y 25
40
S e c u rit y i n t he Re g i o n - SAT I N 2 R O O M
Ethnical Minorities and Dialogue on Common History – A Challenge for Ukraine and
its Neighbours
The legacy of the past still has a big impact on Ukraine’s relations with its neighbours. The complicated
dialogue between Poland and Ukraine on the difficult problems of common history is unique. However,
other countries of the region also face these concerns. It is crucial to deal with them in a way that does not
become a burden for bilateral relations.
Moderator:
• Raul Carstocea, Senior Research Associate, Head of the Conflict & Security
Cluster, European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI), Romania
Speakers:
• Jan Dziedziczak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Poland
• Jean-Pierre Froehly, Senior Political Adviser/Head of Director’s Office
(ODIHR), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE),
Germany
• Nikolajs Kabanovs, International Board Director, LABA Trade Union, Latvia
• Ivan Krulko, Member of Committee for Budget, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Dan Stoenescu, Minister Delegate for Romanians Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania
Januar y 25
41
S e cur it y in the Re gion - SATIN 2 R O O M
Is a Democratic and Pro-Western Ukraine
Likely to Maintain its Political and Economic Position in the Post-Soviet Area?
Relations with Russia and other countries born from the breakup of the Soviet Union are an important component of the international and economic policy of Ukraine. During the last few years, the collaboration
between the post-Soviet countries has changed considerably. Ukraine’s relations with the Commonwealth
of Independent States have been frozen. The Eurasian Economic Community was established. What are the
prospects for these relations after Crimea’s annexation and frozen crisis in Donbas? Does Ukraine have assets in order to strengthen its position in this region?
Moderator:
• Piotr Marciniak, Lecturer, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
Speakers:
• Tobias Baumann, Director East and South East Europe & Central Asia, Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), Germany
• Tatiana Moskalkova, Vice-Chairwoman of the Committee for CIS and Relations with Compatriots, State Duma, Russia
• Andrei Rusakovich, Chairman of the Board, Public Association Foreign
Policy and Security Research Center, Belarus
• Tomohiko Uyama, Professor at Slavic-Eurasian Research Center, Hokkaido
University, Japan
Commentator:
• Mykhailo Pashkov, Co-Director, Foreign Relations and International
Security Programmes, Razumkov Centre for Economic & Political Studies,
Ukraine
Januar y 25
42
Energy Security - A Goal to Achieve
Ukraine’s energy balance has been deprived of two important components – coal from Donbas and gas
from the Black Sea. Russian gas is purchased under difficult conditions, especially with Kiev’s limited financial capabilities. How does the threat to Ukraine’s energy security affect the EU? Are Ukrainian actions to
save energy sufficient? Will Russia fulfill its threat and stop the transit of energy resources through Ukraine
to Europe?
Moderator:
• Alan Riley, Senior Fellow, Institute for Statecraft, United Kingdom
Speakers:
• Oleksandr Dombrovskyi, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on
Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety, Supreme
Council, Ukraine
• Mykhailo Gonchar, President, Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”,
Ukraine
• Jakub Korczak, Vice President, Managing Director CEE, Serinus Energy Ltd,
Poland
• Wolfgang Krewel, Director Strategy & Marketing CEE, Russia, GE, Germany
• Ilya Ponomarev, Member of Parliament, State Duma, Russia
• Ricardas Sargunas, Chair, Energy Commission, Seimas, Lithuania
• Greta Monika Tuckute, Director, Center for Geopolitical Studies, Lithuania
Januar y 25
43
15:10 - 16:30 P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N
Cooperation in Central Europe – What Place
for Ukraine?
The countries of Central Europe are the natural partners for Ukraine. Nevertheless there is a challenge for
‘Visegrad Four’ to reach a common position on the conflict between Russia - Ukraine. As a result of the
crisis, economic cooperation between Ukraine and its European neighbors is experiencing negative trend.
Recently, a lot of talks on cooperation in the axis of the Baltic - Adriatic seas have been held. What are the
chances for Ukraine and Belarus to participate in the project?
Moderator:
• Kazimierz Barczyk, Deputy Chairman, Council of the Malopolska Region,
Poland
Speakers:
• Tamara Guzenkova, Deputy Director - Head of Centre, Russian Institute for
Strategic Studies, Russia
• Leonid Kozhara, Vice President for Foreign Affairs, Socialists of Ukraine,
Ukraine
• Ivan Preobrazensky, Observer, Information Agency “Rosbalt”, Russia
• David Svoboda, Expert on Ukraine, The Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, Czech Republic
• Alessandro Vitale, Assistant Professor, Milan University, Italy
Januar y 25
44
Cities as Economic Development Drivers
Territorial dimension is important in the process of economic, social and political transformations, while
cities are the drivers of these transformations. A great role in socio-economic development of regions is
played by cities that are hubs of scientific and technological progress, as well as carriers of positive change
in the economy. Innovative processes, transformation of institutional structures, improvements to the management systems of cities and regions - all these have an impact on the development of agglomerations.
Moderator:
• Marcin Swiecicki, Member of Parliament, Poland
Speakers:
• Tadeusz Ferenc, Mayor, City of Rzeszów, Poland
• Vasyl Kuybida, Professor of the Department of Public Administration and
Local Government, National Academy for Public Administration under the
President of Ukraine, Ukraine
• Bartosz Mysiorski, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Foundation PPP Centre,
Poland
• Wojciech Rosicki, Deputy Mayor, City of Lodz, Poland
• Michel Terestchenko, Mayor, Hlukhiv City Council, Ukraine
Januar y 25
45
NATO as Ukraine’s Partner. Membership
Prospects
The history of 2014 and 2015 has demonstrated how complex and serious the external threats are. Most
of all -lack of permanent politico-military alliances and the unfavorable evolution of Russian policy. The
Ukraine’s ‘out of the block’ status has not guaranteed security to the country. How can NATO and Ukraine
relations develop? Is NATO ready to cover new regions of Europe with security assurances? Should Ukraine
be part of the Alliance? When? How the situation in the region will be affected than?
Introductory presentation:
• Vytautas Reklaitis, Chief of Staff, NATO STRATCOM Centre of Excellence,
Latvia
Moderator:
• Lucian Kim, Correspondent, Slate, USA
Speakers:
• Igor Gryniv, Member of Parliament. Advisor to the President of Ukraine,
Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Andrei Illarionov, Senior Fellow, CATO Institute, USA
• Giacomo Stucchi, President of the Parliamentary Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services and for State Secret Control COPASIR, Senate,
Italy
• Marijus Velicka, Vice Minister, Ministry of National Defence, Lithuania
• Robert Winnicki, Member, Parliament, Poland
Januar y 26
46
9:00 - 10:10
Eco no my a nd Re g i o ns - S I L K
D ISCU SSI ON PANEL
Prospects for Energy Cooperation between
the EU and Ukraine
The planned reforms and measures aimed at integration of electricity and gas markets, enhancing the security of supply, increasing the production and use efficiency of RES are to become an instrument that can
increase the energy potential of individual countries. Is it possible to increase investment in the energy sector, and what role is played there by Europe? How can collaboration in the sector increase energy security
levels?
Moderator:
• John Lough, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham
House, United Kingdom
Speakers:
• Neil Barnett, CEO, Istok Associates Limited, United Kingdom
• Volodymyr Omelchenko, Director, Energy Programmes, Razumkov Centre
for Economic & Political Studies, Ukraine
• Viacheslav Potapenko, Director, NGO Institute of Green Economics,
Ukraine
• Sergiy Skrypka, General Director, International Pipeline Company “SARMATIA” Llc., Poland
Januar y 26
Econ o my a nd Regio ns - SIL K
47
Is Ukrainian Agriculture a Competition to
the EU Common Agricultural Policy?
One of the most significant consequences of the conclusion of the Association Agreement between Ukraine
and the EU would be a free trade zone. Agriculture is an area that requires most reforms. Also, both tariff
and non-tariff protection of the market will weaken. Will goods made in Ukraine be more competitive on
the European market?
Moderator:
• Leonid Kozachenko, Head of the Subcommittee on Economic and Financial Policies in the Agricultural Sector, Committee on Agrarian Policy and
Land Relations, Supreme Council, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jacek Austen, Director, Austtrading Jacek Austen, Poland
• Jean-Jacques Herve, Board Member, Councellor in Agricultural Matters,
Credit-Agricole Bank Ukraine, Ukraine
• Kamil Rabenda, President of the Board, ORGANIKAGRO Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.,
Poland
• Karsten Thies, Owner, Kastenmueller Thies Projektteam GbR, Germany
• Peter Thomson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ukrainian Agrarian Investments, Ukraine
11:30 - 11:40 B reak
Januar y 26
48
9:00 - 10:10
In tern a l Polic y a nd S o c i e t y - SAT I N 2 R O O M
D ISCU SSI ON PANEL
Ukraine’s Integration with the EU - A Challenge for Europe, a Homework for Ukraine
Europe has recently been facing the toughest challenges and threats since World War II: economic difficulties, the euro crisis, a flow of refugees escaping the war zones, poverty and underdevelopment as well as a
confrontation with Russia and other countries. The integration of more states within the European Union,
in particular Ukraine, is one of the challenges that requires an effective cooperation between the Member
States and Associate States in the long-term. Will both sides manage to come to an agreement? Moderator:
• Marie Cross, Member of the Board, Senior Fellow, Institute of International
and European Affairs, Ireland
Speakers:
• Peter Balas, Conseiller Hors Classe, Special Adviser to the Director General,
Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
• Iryna Bekeshkina, Director, Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiative Foundation, Ukraine
• John O’Brennan, Professor of European Integration, National University of
Ireland Maynooth, Ireland
• Nicolas Tenzer, President, Centre for Study and Research for Political Decision (CERAP), France
• Jan Tombiński, Ambassador, Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, Poland
Crimean Issues - How to Support Crimean
Tatars and Ukrainians in Crimean Peninsula
Ukraine’s trade blockade initiated by Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian Organizations showed that Russian occupation of Crimea is still valid and painful. Ukrainian society and Pro-Ukrainian residents of Crimea still
expect action strategy from authorities. Which instruments are needed to support Ukrainians and Crimean
Tatars and fight for human rights? Which are required to support economic, cultural and civil activities and
protect against repression?
Januar y 26
49
In ternal Po lic y a nd S o c iet y - SATIN 2 R O O M
Moderator:
• Urszula Doroszewska, Advisor, Chancellery of the President of the Republic
of Poland, Poland
Speakers:
• Oleksandr Boltyan, City Council Member, Perechin City Council, Ukraine
• Joachim Diec, Head of the Institute of Russian and East European Studies,
Jagiellonian University, Poland
• Giulia Lami, Professor, Milan University, Italy
• Anatoliy Matvienko, Member of Parliament, Supreme Council, Ukraine
• Dietmar Stuedemann, Former Ambassador, Germany
11:30 - 11:40 B reak
Coming to Terms with the Past. Historical
Policy Today
Currently there is an ongoing public debate in numerous countries of Central and Eastern Europe on the
need of formulating an active historical policy. But what kind of policy would that be? What is the role of
it? Is it what should supposingly strengthen unity, build up people’s confidence and heal the unnecessary
complexes? The debate is still really vivid. One of the goals of historical policy is also to help overcome the
dark pages of the past since the legacy of the totalitarian era and ethnic conflicts still weighs heavily on the
present.
Moderator:
• Bogumila Berdychowska, Editor, “Wiez” Quarterly, Poland
Speakers:
• Jan Draus, Professor, University of Rzeszow, Poland
• Andrey Okara, Director, Centre for Eastern European Studies, Russia
• Cecile Vaissie, Professor of Russian, Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies, Rennes
2 University, France
• Oleksandr Zinchenko, Advisor of President, Ukrainian Institute of National
Memory, Ukraine
Januar y 26
50
9:00 - 10:10
D ISCU SSI ON PANEL
Return to “Business as Usual” between
Russia and the Western World. What Does
It Mean for Ukraine?
Placed on high alert after the terrorist attacks in Paris, claimed by the so-called Islamic State, and after the
crash of a Russian airliner brought down by a bomb, the West seems to opt for a rapprochement with Russia. The extraordinary circumstances, due to the omnipresent threat of terrorism, meant that the relations
with Putin, frozen since the annexation of the Crimea, have warmed. The Russian intervention in Ukraine
made in blatant violence of international law, not to call it a war, has gone by the wayside. Does a return to
‘Business as Usual’ between Russia and the West mean that Ukraine will be left alone in its struggle for sovereignty and territorial integrity? Who will reassert Ukraine, given that Putin’s support in the fight against
ISIS is a top priority for the West?
Moderator:
• Marek Siwiec, Member of the Board, Amicus Europae, Poland
Speakers:
• Iulian Fota, Associate Professor, National Intelligence Academy, Romania
• Sergey Markov, Politician, Analyst, Civic Chamber of Russian Federation,
Russia
• Philippe Raynaud, Professor, Philosopher, France
• Iurii Romanenko, Director, Center of Political Analysis “Stratagema”,
Ukraine
• Karel Schwarzenberg, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Januar y 26
51
10:20 - 11:30 PRESENTATI ON
Presentation of the National Forum of
Transformation of Ukraine
Moderator:
• Mykhaylo Khariy, Chairman, Non-Governmental Organisation “Center of
Transformation of Ukraine”, Ukraine
Speakers:
• Jan Tombinski, Ambassador, Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, Poland
• Anatoliy Kinakh, President, Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Ukraine
11:30 - 11:40 B reak

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