Government Federal Council specifies reconstruction aid in Ukraine
Reconstruction of urban infrastructure, restoration of secure basic services, continuation of emergency aid: these are the goals the Federal Council is pursuing with its aid to Ukraine over the next few years. CHF 1.5 billion has been earmarked for this until 2028.
12.02.2025, 11:17
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The Federal Council and Parliament have already decided on the amount of financial support for reconstruction in Ukraine. On Wednesday, the national government defined the priorities of the so-called Country Program 2025 to 2028, as it announced.
The aim is to provide emergency aid, establish a just and sustainable peace and give the population prospects for the future. According to the Federal Council, the Confederation wants to work with Ukrainian SMEs, for example, to help them integrate into the global market.
Working on several axes
In addition to maintaining and developing the private sector, the Federal Council also focuses on rebuilding urban infrastructure and repairing infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the war. The Confederation is also supporting the participation of local and regional authorities in the reconstruction process.
The aim is also to support the Ukrainian authorities in providing good quality public services without discrimination or corruption. Where there is war, protection and security remain primary needs.
According to the Federal Council, the Confederation is focusing on emergency aid as well as humanitarian demining, the search for and identification of missing persons, and the documentation and prosecution of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. In addition, assistance is to be provided in the search for missing soldiers and civilians.
Billions in aid
The country program marks the start of a twelve-year federal support process for reconstruction, reforms and sustainable development in Ukraine. Ambassador Jacques Gerber is responsible for its implementation.
In a first step, he has CHF 1.5 billion at his disposal from the international cooperation budget until 2028. Over the next twelve years, a total of CHF 5 billion will be made available. The Federal Council is also examining other sources of funding for the 2029 to 2036 phase.
