Billions for the Ukraine wonder: Rome starts the reconstruction conference!

Billions for the Ukraine wonder: Rome starts the reconstruction conference!

Rom, Italien - On July 10, 2025, a two-day Ukraine resignation conference began in Rome, which is organized by Italy and Ukraine. The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes delegations from different countries, including an economic delegation from Austria, which is led by Economic Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer. The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj takes the opportunity to urge a Marshall plan for Ukraine and emphasize the need for a grand coalition for reconstruction. He emphasizes that the reconstruction not only affects Ukraine, but also has to include other countries and their technologies.

Selenskyj also calls for close cooperation in the development and production of drones to support the front line. Another central concern of the President is the use of frozen Russian state assets to finance reconstruction. He explains that Ukraine is dependent on international help, especially in view of the fact that Russia is not interested in the end of the war.

new support measures

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces a new support package of 2.3 billion euros, which includes 1.8 billion euros in loan guarantees and 580 million euros in grants. This package is intended to mobilize investments of up to ten billion euros in Ukraine. In this context, Meloni underlines the need to create new financial mechanisms to support companies in reconstruction.

In addition to financial support, political support is clearly articulated. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms the unshakable support of Germany for Ukraine on its way to EU membership. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, also demands that Russia have to be held accountable for the devastation caused. The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk mentions transport, trade and investments as cornerstones for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

international fund for reconstruction

As part of the conference, a new European fund for the removal of war damage is also launched. This fund, which is initially equipped with one billion euros, provides for private companies to include in the reconstruction. The money should flow into the repair and new construction of energy systems, industrial companies and digital data centers. According to estimates by the World Bank, the total cost of reconstruction could be over 500 billion euros.

The Ukrainian President Selenskyj compares the support with the Marshall Plan after the Second World War and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive international coalition. He also expressed suggestions on how frozen Russian assets could serve to finance the reconstruction, which is of great interest in the discussion.

long -term perspectives and challenges

The reconstruction efforts in Ukraine require strong leadership, and it is recommended that the G7 countries lead these efforts. A strong reconstruction coordinator should be appointed together with Ukraine to effectively convey between the Ukrainian government, international financial institutions and the G7 countries. The support for Ukraine should also be bound by the implementation of legal state reforms.

In the discussion about the restoration of Ukraine, it is also emphasized that the help is not only necessary for stabilization immediately, but also requires long -term planning and steps. Transparency should be a central principle of the reconstruction process to prevent allegations of abuse and to gain the trust of the donor countries. The "recoverucraine platform" to be dispensed on it should be designed inclusive and take into account the needs of Ukraine, while private investments should be funded by suitable measures.

In the coming months, it will be shown how the international partners react to the challenges and what steps to implement the measures taken are necessary to rebuild Ukraine in the period after the war. In view of the ongoing military disputes and the catastrophic conditions, the international community remains required.