MEP Engin Eroglu (Renew) has asked the European Commission whether it intends to promote dedicated public-private partnership (PPP) models under the Ukraine Facility, in a written parliamentary question dated 7 July 2026. The question, which targets the Commission's role in de-risking private investment for Ukraine's reconstruction, could affect EU taxpayers, Ukrainian authorities, private investors, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking cross-border contracts.
Eroglu's question notes that UN estimates put Ukraine's reconstruction cost at over EUR 500 billion, while the country remains a high-risk investment destination. He highlights the Ukraine Facility and the Ukraine Investment Framework as key de-risking tools, and points to the AMEERU White Papers, which call for a legal framework that attracts private capital while ensuring transparency, legal certainty, and compliance with EU standards.
whether the Commission will promote dedicated PPP models under the Ukraine Facility; whether technical assistance instruments could help candidate countries develop legal frameworks compatible with cross-border PPPs; and how the Commission will encourage SME participation in cross-border reconstruction partnerships while ensuring sound financial management.
The question signals a push for greater private-sector involvement in Ukraine's reconstruction, with an emphasis on SMEs and legal harmonisation. The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks; its answer will indicate the extent to which it is willing to embed PPP mechanisms into the Ukraine Facility's operational design.