For three years in a row, the European Commission has been highlighting the need to reform the Bar as part of Ukraine’s European integration path. However, the Ukrainian authorities didn’t take tangible steps in this direction. This Policy Brief outlines the key challenges facing the functioning of the Bar, such as concentration of power and… Continue reading Reforming the Bar on the Path to the European Union
Kyiv, October 31, 2025 Now Europe can match Ukraine’s courage with decisive action: converting €300 billion in frozen Russian assets into tangible support for Ukraine. The EU’s Reparations Loan represents significant progress, but it must be scaled to meet the magnitude of Russia’s destruction and structured to reinforce Ukraine’s resilience. This is the moment to… Continue reading Civil Society Statement: Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine’s Victory – The Only Way Forward for Ukraine and Europe
16 October 2025, Brussels. As Russia’s full-scale invasion nears its fourth year and Ukraine’s EU accession talks remain politically stalled, the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the DEJURE Foundation co-hosted a discussion “Rule of Law in Ukraine: Between Russia’s War and Stalled EU Negotiations.” The event brought together representatives of European institutions, EU member… Continue reading Ukraine’s Rule of Law Reforms in Focus: Civil Society Presents Shadow Report in Brussels
In Ukraine’s judicial system, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) is the guarantor of the constitutional order and checks and balances. It is the only body that can annul laws, acts of the President, or acts of the Cabinet of Ministers if they are found to contradict the Constitution. In wartime, its role becomes even… Continue reading Why is it important to appoint the Constitutional Court judges
The majority of Ukrainians doubt that the government is capable of implementing justice reform independently, without external pressure. A new survey conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, together with the DEJURE Foundation, highlighted that 75% of Ukrainians want the European Union to set clear requirements for Ukraine regarding justice reform and the fight… Continue reading Around 73% of Ukrainians support pressure from international partners on the Ukrainian government to clean up the justice system
Ukraine stands on the verge of a historic decision to begin real negotiations on EU accession. While our allies seek ways to overcome Hungary’s veto and unlock this decision, the Cabinet of Ministers has taken the required next step and approved three roadmaps – on the rule of law, public administration reform, and the functioning… Continue reading 529 priorities instead of reforms: how the rule of law roadmap replaced real change
The tenure of international experts in the Selection Commission, the body responsible for selecting members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ), expires on June 1, 2025. Unless the authorities act to extend their mandate, future HQCJ selections will proceed without independent experts’ involvement. Their seats will be filled by representatives of the prosecution… Continue reading If international experts leave: consequences for Ukraine’s judicial reform
