The surrealistic presidential elections in Ukraine provoked a real surge in Europe’s information space. The story of a comedian, without any prior political experience, who suddenly turned into a president, became central on TV news, in leading newspapers and even appeared in the Dutch showcase. So, for the time being,
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A new political season is now underway in Brussels but Ukraine will have its work cut out remaining high on the EU agenda as we head towards the end of the year. Thoughts in the European capital are already turning towards upcoming elections to the European Parliament in May 2019,
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The whole world witnessed how during the Euromaidan demonstrations in the winter of 2013-2014, young people died on the streets of Kyiv for the ideal of a modern, uncorrupted, democratic European country. This significant (and desperate) gesture sparked hope for a prosperous Ukraine across the globe, including within political institutions.
Continue readingChildren, young people and ordinary Ukrainians who want peace in Ukraine – are able to reach the hearts of European authorities and citizens. And, therefore, persuade them to support Ukraine, despite its awkward politicians and a crusty political system which is difficult to reform. Social projects are one of the
Continue readingDecision of the Ukrainian authorities to ban Russian social networks like Vkontakte and Odnoklassniki still divides Ukrainian society. While the president rejected the petition which demands to lift the ban, de-facto many of the prohibited resources have showed Ukrainians how to bypass the ban. The issue was discussed during the
Continue readingWith the start of the visa-free regime, Ukrainians have got a chance to work themselves on the image of Ukraine in Europe. Now they can freely come and tell Europeans about their country. Thus we hope, this will weaken the Russian propaganda attempts to depict Ukraine as a failed state.
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Із вступом у силу безвізового режиму із ЄС громадська організація «Promote Ukraine» провела дослідження, в якому опитала європейців із різних країн Європи та порівняла тези російської пропаганди та європейських ЗМІ про Україну, та їх вплив на європейців. Презентація дослідження відбулася на круглому столі у Києві 1 червня, в якому взялм
Continue readingІз вступом у силу безвізового режиму із ЄС громадська організація «Promote Ukraine» зробила відео-сюжет про те, якої думки європейці про Україну та українців, а також провела дослідження, в якому опитала європейців із різних країн Європи та порівняла тези російської пропаганди та європейських ЗМІ, та їх вплив на європейців. Презентація дослідження
Continue readingn 2005 when the first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Ukraine, Europeans were granted a visa-free regime to Ukraine. Finally, 12 years after that Ukrainians received long awaited right to travel in Europe without visas! This decision makes us even closer to Europe than we are! More and more
Continue readingJust like a product, a country also needs to protect and promote its brand. So, how do we change Ukraine's image? 'Promote Ukraine' founder Marta Barandiy thinks it's about the people and about making it personal.
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