The EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. An Innovative Instrument of Hierarchical External Governance by the EU?

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Focusing on the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine, this seminar paper explores its role as a significant instance of EU External Governance. It highlights the innovative legal framework that facilitates the integration of EU laws into Ukrainian legislation through the establishment of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area. The analysis posits that this relationship operates in a hierarchical manner, contrasting with network- or market-based models, and emphasizes the transformative impact of this agreement on Ukraine's legal landscape.