During the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, Ukraine and Italy agreed on closer cooperation in the field of labor market development.
The corresponding memorandum was signed by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Italy.
The document was signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and Italian Minister of Labor Marina Calderone.
“For us, it is extremely important to have a partner like Italy in the matter of labor market recovery. Especially in light of the challenges facing Ukraine: the return of our citizens from abroad, the integration of veterans and internally displaced persons. We are grateful for the willingness to invest in Ukrainians, support their professional development, and assist in reforming labor legislation in line with EU standards,” said Yuliia Svyrydenko.
The memorandum focuses on practical cooperation in several key areas:
- Labor market needs assessment: joint analysis of the specialists the Ukrainian economy needs for reconstruction.
- Integration of Ukrainians: support for the return and employment of veterans, displaced persons, and members of the diaspora who plan to live and work in Ukraine.
- Legislation adaptation: assistance in aligning Ukrainian labor legislation with market needs and EU standards, and developing social dialogue.
- Education and training: programs for Ukrainians residing in Italy to prepare them for return and reintegration into the Ukrainian labor market.
- Practical tools: a Ukrainian version of the Italian AppLI (employment assistant app) to help Ukrainians navigate the labor market in Italy.
