On 16 May 2025, the team of the National Erasmus+ Office – Ukraine took part in the II International Scientific and Practical Conference “Global Experience in Public Regulation of Foreign Economic Activity: Customs Security and Anti-Corruption”, held online within the framework of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet project EUFOCUSACU (101127879 — ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH). The event was organised by the University of Customs and Finance.

The conference brought together over 50 participants, including representatives of the academic community, customs authorities, public administration, business, and international experts. The participants discussed key issues related to Ukraine’s integration into the EU Customs Union, digital transformation in customs policy, risk-based customs auditing, and combating corruption.

Svitlana SHYTIKOVA, Coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office – Ukraine, delivered a welcome address at the opening session. In her remarks, she emphasised the importance of Jean Monnet projects as a tool for enhancing the institutional capacity of higher education institutions, particularly in the areas of public governance, digitalisation, anti-corruption policy, and international cooperation – especially under the conditions of war. She highlighted the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme, focusing on support for democratic values, quality education, and the preparation of professionals capable of contributing to Ukraine’s European integration.

The conference featured a plenary session and three thematic panel discussions, where participants presented research outcomes and practical experiences. The event reaffirmed strong interest from the academic and professional communities in further dialogue and cooperation on implementing European practices in Ukraine’s customs policy and public governance systems.