On stage at Europafestivalen – Ukraine’s path towards the EU

How can trade and entrepreneurship strengthen Ukraine’s resilience during the war? And how is the country working to move closer to EU membership? Welcome to the National Board of Trade Sweden’s session on stage at Europafestivalen on May 9, where we will focus on these important issues. Among the participants are Svitlana Zalishchuk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Sweden, and Mariia Zaiets, an entrepreneur from Dnipro, Ukraine.

Time: 9 May at15.10-15.25
Location: Kungsträdgården in Stockholm

In the midst of an ongoing war, Ukraine is working towards becoming a member of the European Union. What does this mean for Ukraine, and how is it progressing? What role can Ukrainian businesses play in moving closer to the EU?

As Europe Day is celebrated this year with a large festival in Kungsträdgården, we are giving the stage to the Ukrainian Ambassador to Sweden and to a Ukrainian company that has started exporting to the EU. The National Board of Trade Sweden will also take part in the discussion to explain its work supporting Ukraine. Come and listen!

Participants

  • Svitlana Zalishchuk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Sweden
  • Yahye Yasin Khalif, Project Manager Ukraine, National Board of Trade Sweden
  • Mariia Zaiets, Director of International Trade, Senco Ukraine

Katarina Friskman, Head of Communications at the National Board of Trade Sweden, will moderate the discussion, which will be held in English.

Come and talk to us!

Are you curious about what we do at the National Board of Trade Sweden? Do you have questions about the EU internal market, the United States, EU Free Trade Agreements, or our work with Ukraine? Or are you wondering whether the National Board of Trade Sweden could be a workplace for you? Come and talk to us! We will be at a booth in Kungsträdgården between 11:00 and 18:00.

About Europafestivalen

On May 9, Kungsträdgården will be filled with European colors as Europe Day is celebrated with a large festival for the whole family. The stage program will include a political debate, interviews, and live music, as well as fun activities for younger visitors such as a fishing game and face painting. Adolf Fredrik’s Music Classes will open the day at 11:00 with the European anthem.

Read the full program and all activities on the European Commission’s website. The European festival (translated by AI)

A poster with the words Europafestivalen 9 maj 2026. On the poster is also people and EU-flags.