European Commissioner Delivers Opening Address at Kyiv Policy Institute Inauguration
Commissioner Kubilius delivered the opening speech at the inauguration ceremony for the European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK) on March 31, 2026. The event marked the formal launch of the new policy research organization in the Ukrainian capital.
Inaugural Remarks
In his address, Commissioner Kubilius offered congratulations on the institute's establishment. "I congratulate you on this epic initiative. EPIK will be truly epic. It's a clever choice of nam..." he stated, according to the official speech transcript published by the European Commission. The commissioner's remarks were directed at an audience that included Minister Sybiha and Minister Stenergard, whom he addressed directly at the event.
Event Context
The inauguration ceremony was held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The European Commission published the full text of Commissioner Kubilius's opening speech, which served as the primary source for details of the event. The speech was released under the title "Opening speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the inauguration of the European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK)."