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The European Commission has announced additional EU funding for Ukraine for 2012. The support is part of the Eastern Partnership and will focus on energy reform and the involvement of citizens in local development, reads Invest in EU report. 

Stefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy stated: “This decision shows that we remain committed to support Ukraine on its path to political association and economic integration with the EU and that energy reform is at the core of our work in this area. The measures we are proposing are fundamental for citizens – in terms of local governance and development, including civil society organisations.”

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