Role of Poland in European Integration of Ukraine: Bachelor Thesis in Political Science

Abstract

This bachelor thesis conducts research of the process of Ukrainian integration into the European Union and the role of Poland in this question. The research explores the basic theories of integration, and a focus on the regional integration. Additionally, the aspect of the integration theory, is presented in the context of European Union and applied in the same manner. There is the analysis of the historical stages in the relationship between Ukraine and EU, and the key aspects that pushed the relationship. The methodology of this thesis is a case study with discourse and document analysis. The bachelor describes and analyzes the process of the Association agreement between EU and Ukraine and additional attention is give to Poland’s role in this question. An analysis of Polish and Ukrainian relationship is presented in both a two-sided format as well as in the regional organizations. A detailed attention is given to how Poland supports Ukraine as a strategic partner and basing on the conducted analysis it can be said that Poland is a strategic partner is Ukraine integration process into the European Union.