What we do?
        • AA/DCFTA
        • Combating drug smuggling
        • Combating Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings
        • Combating Tobacco Smuggling
        • Conflict Resolution
        • AA/DCFTA

          Both Moldova and Ukraine signed Association Agreements with the EU in 2014. This marked a new stage in the development of the EU’s bilateral relations with both countries, aiming at political association and economic integration.

          Trade and trade-related matters feature heavily in the Association Agreements with both Moldova and Ukraine under Title IV. Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) between the EU-Moldova and EU-Ukraine were established in June 2014 and January 2016 respectively. They oblige the mutual opening of markets for goods and services.

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        • Combating drug smuggling
          The risk of drug smuggling across the Moldova-Ukraine border is present along all segments of the border. The 147 kg heroin seizure in the Odesa port on 17 March 2015 and the seizure of 500 kg of heroin from Turkey at Illichivsk port from on 5 June 2015 confirms that Ukraine is a channel for largescale heroin trafficking from Afghanistan to Western Europe. Moldova continues to be used as a transit corridor for trafficking cannabis rezine (hashish) from Morocco to Russia. Cannabis is also cultivated in Moldova and Ukraine, especially in the southern regions. The potential of cannabis as a cash crop may appeal to large sections of the rural Read more
        • Combating Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings
          The regular daily advisory activity performed by EUBAM on both sides of the Moldova-Ukraine border aims at improving the effectiveness of the operational activities related to the prevention of and fight against trafficking in human beings and irregular migration, as well as to the protection of the rights of trafficked persons. To ensure proper implementation of the EU standards in the field of illegal migration and THB, EUBAM is assisting the border services of Moldova and Ukraine in the development of general common indicators used for the identification of victims of trafficking, the enhancement of risk analysis and selectivity during th Read more
        • Combating Tobacco Smuggling

          Tobacco smuggling, including counterfeit products, is presently assessed as one of the most serious risks to border security at the Moldova-Ukraine border, causing the loss of millions of Euros to the State budgets of Moldova and Ukraine, as well as EU Member States. The EU’s anti-fraud office, OLAF, estimates the cost of tobacco smuggling to EU countries to be in excess of €10 billion a year. One of the EUBAM’s main partners in countering the illicit tobacco trade is the Ukrainian Association of Tobacco Producers (Ukrtyutyun). In this article they explain why cheap cigarettes may not be such good value f Read more

        • Conflict Resolution

          EUBAM contributes towards the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict through the official international negotiation mechanism (the “5+2” process) and its related expert working groups.

          EUBAM develops and advocates for technical confidence-building measures between Chisinau and Tiraspol on transport, customs, veterinary and phytosanitary, and law enforcement issues. The Mission has been a consistent advocate for the re-opening of the international transport corridors that cross Transnistria. Indeed, in 2012, EUBAM’s proposals helped to re-open rail freight th Read more

        • Good Governance
        • Integrated Border Managment
        • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
        • Good Governance
          Good governance and anti-corruption runs through all of EUBAM’s activities. When left unchecked, corruption inhibits investment and damages trade. It can be the root cause which allows smuggling and trafficking to flourish and erodes border security. At an institutional level, the Mission has worked with Moldova and Ukraine’s border agencies to put in place robust regulations and mechanisms to prevent, detect and investigate corrupt behaviour. Slawomir Pichor, Head of EUBAM’s Office in Moldova, explains how EUBAM helps to tackle corruption. http://youtu.be/ki3aXIWHnuw Prevention is the most sustainable and effective means to c Read more
        • Integrated Border Managment

          EUBAM assists partner services in promoting legitimate travel and trade across the border while ensuring border security and helping cut crime.

          Integrated Border Management, or IBM, may sound like another piece of technical jargon, but is actually the concept the EU has embraced for coherent and coordinated border management systems. It is designed to ensure that Governments maintain secure borders with as little inconvenience to travelers and cross-border trade as possible. It emphasizes co-ordination within and between border services, as well as international co-operation. In this video, Razvan Budeanu, He
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        • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
          EUBAM helps Moldova and Ukraine to strengthen enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) by providing advice, skills and knowledge transfer to partner services. The Mission also supports partners forge the national, bilateral and international networks they need to fight infringements. EUBAM’s IPR Expert, Irinel Surugiu, explains the importance of IPR and its relevance for EUBAM’s wider work on border management and security. What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions and creative expressions, literary and artistic works, desi Read more
        What we do?
        • AA/DCFTA
        • AA/DCFTA

          Both Moldova and Ukraine signed Association Agreements with the EU in 2014. This marked a new stage in the development of the EU’s bilateral relations with both countries, aiming at political association and economic integration.

          Trade and trade-related matters feature heavily in the Association Agreements with both Moldova and Ukraine under Title IV. Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) between the EU-Moldova and EU-Ukraine were established in June 2014 and January 2016 respectively. They oblige the mutual opening of markets for goods and services.

          Read more

        • Combating drug smuggling
        • Combating drug smuggling
          The risk of drug smuggling across the Moldova-Ukraine border is present along all segments of the border. The 147 kg heroin seizure in the Odesa port on 17 March 2015 and the seizure of 500 kg of heroin from Turkey at Illichivsk port from on 5 June 2015 confirms that Ukraine is a channel for largescale heroin trafficking from Afghanistan to Western Europe. Moldova continues to be used as a transit corridor for trafficking cannabis rezine (hashish) from Morocco to Russia. Cannabis is also cultivated in Moldova and Ukraine, especially in the southern regions. The potential of cannabis as a cash crop may appeal to large sections of the rural Read more
        • Combating Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings
        • Combating Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings
          The regular daily advisory activity performed by EUBAM on both sides of the Moldova-Ukraine border aims at improving the effectiveness of the operational activities related to the prevention of and fight against trafficking in human beings and irregular migration, as well as to the protection of the rights of trafficked persons. To ensure proper implementation of the EU standards in the field of illegal migration and THB, EUBAM is assisting the border services of Moldova and Ukraine in the development of general common indicators used for the identification of victims of trafficking, the enhancement of risk analysis and selectivity during th Read more
        • Combating Tobacco Smuggling
        • Combating Tobacco Smuggling

          Tobacco smuggling, including counterfeit products, is presently assessed as one of the most serious risks to border security at the Moldova-Ukraine border, causing the loss of millions of Euros to the State budgets of Moldova and Ukraine, as well as EU Member States. The EU’s anti-fraud office, OLAF, estimates the cost of tobacco smuggling to EU countries to be in excess of €10 billion a year. One of the EUBAM’s main partners in countering the illicit tobacco trade is the Ukrainian Association of Tobacco Producers (Ukrtyutyun). In this article they explain why cheap cigarettes may not be such good value f Read more

        • Conflict Resolution
        • Conflict Resolution

          EUBAM contributes towards the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict through the official international negotiation mechanism (the “5+2” process) and its related expert working groups.

          EUBAM develops and advocates for technical confidence-building measures between Chisinau and Tiraspol on transport, customs, veterinary and phytosanitary, and law enforcement issues. The Mission has been a consistent advocate for the re-opening of the international transport corridors that cross Transnistria. Indeed, in 2012, EUBAM’s proposals helped to re-open rail freight th Read more

        • Good Governance
        • Good Governance
          Good governance and anti-corruption runs through all of EUBAM’s activities. When left unchecked, corruption inhibits investment and damages trade. It can be the root cause which allows smuggling and trafficking to flourish and erodes border security. At an institutional level, the Mission has worked with Moldova and Ukraine’s border agencies to put in place robust regulations and mechanisms to prevent, detect and investigate corrupt behaviour. Slawomir Pichor, Head of EUBAM’s Office in Moldova, explains how EUBAM helps to tackle corruption. http://youtu.be/ki3aXIWHnuw Prevention is the most sustainable and effective means to c Read more
        • Integrated Border Managment
        • Integrated Border Managment

          EUBAM assists partner services in promoting legitimate travel and trade across the border while ensuring border security and helping cut crime.

          Integrated Border Management, or IBM, may sound like another piece of technical jargon, but is actually the concept the EU has embraced for coherent and coordinated border management systems. It is designed to ensure that Governments maintain secure borders with as little inconvenience to travelers and cross-border trade as possible. It emphasizes co-ordination within and between border services, as well as international co-operation. In this video, Razvan Budeanu, He
          Read more
        • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
        • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
          EUBAM helps Moldova and Ukraine to strengthen enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) by providing advice, skills and knowledge transfer to partner services. The Mission also supports partners forge the national, bilateral and international networks they need to fight infringements. EUBAM’s IPR Expert, Irinel Surugiu, explains the importance of IPR and its relevance for EUBAM’s wider work on border management and security. What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions and creative expressions, literary and artistic works, desi Read more
        About EUBAM
        • Who we are?

          The European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) works in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to:

          -Promote European Union border management standards and procedures for a quicker crossing of people and goods;

          -Enhance the professional capacities of the Moldovan and Ukrainian Customs and Border Authorities;

          -Assist Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities in combating cross-border crime more efficiently;

          -Act as a catalyst and bring together key stakeholders to strengthen cross-border cooperation between the border authorities and law enforcement agencies;

          -Contribute to the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict.

        • What we do?

          We are at the border between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to:

          • Promote European Union border management standards and procedures for a quicker crossing of people and goods;
          • Enhance the professional capacities of the Moldovan and Ukrainian Customs and Border Authorities;
          • Assist our Moldovan and Ukrainian partners in combating cross-border crime more efficiently;
          • Act as a catalyst and bring together key stakeholders to strengthen cross-border cooperation between border authorities and law enforcement agencies;
          • Contribute to the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict.
        • Where we work?

          The Mission is headquartered in Odesa, Ukraine and in addition, has two country offices (Chisinau, Moldova and Odesa, Ukraine) and key working locations on the border.

          The Moldovan-Ukrainian state border is 1222 km long, of which 955 km is the “green” (land) border, and 267 km is the “blue” (river) border.

          There are over 60 official crossing points on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, including international, interstate and local ones, part of which are located on the Administrative Line.

          The length of the Administrative Line between the two banks of the river Nistru is 411 km. There are 10 Internal Customs Control Posts, where representatives of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova work with the Ministry of Internal Affairs representatives.

           

           

        Partners
        • Ukrainian partners
        • Moldovan partners
        • EU partners
        • International partners
        Partners
        • Ukrainian partners
        • Moldovan partners
        • EU partners
        • International partners