BRIEFING
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Ref. Ares(2021)1327416 - 17/02/2021
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Panel Discussion on activities on the DCFTA implementation
Origin: DG TRADE
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Ukrainian International Trade and Industry Conference
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Date: 12 November 2015 (10:00 - 11:30)
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Place: Kyiv, Hilton Hotel
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DEFENSIVES
What is the Commission position on the referendum in the
Netherlands?
• The date for the Dutch national referendum on the ratification of EU-Ukraine AA/DCFTA
has been set at 6th April 2016.
• The position of the Netherlands government has not changed because of the referendum: it is
strongly in favour of the Association Agreement as an essential instrument to support
Ukraine in its reform efforts and to create a stable and prosperous EU neighbourhood.
• The Netherlands' government intends to participate in the debate in Dutch society and will
continue to explain to Dutch citizens the benefits of the association agreement, so as to have
a best possible outcome of the referendum.
• The DCFTA can apply provisionally without any limitation in time so whatever the result of
the referendum; this will not impact the application of the DCFTA.
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