Paving the way for Pavlo Vovk’s return? The Grand Chamber may reinstate judges dismissed for bribery allegations
The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court may issue a ruling that opens the door for Pavlo Vovk and dozens of other judges dismissed for corruption. On Thursday, October 23, the Grand Chamber will consider the appeals of three judges, Yurii Novak, Serhii Vysotskyi, and Serhii Burkhan, all challenging t...
Brussels Forum: Experts and officials call to maintain reform momentum on Ukraine’s path to the EU
On October 15, a forum titled “Sustaining Ukraine’s Accession Momentum: Implementing Reforms, Opening Clusters, and the EU’s Readiness” took place in Brussels. Representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Ukrainian government and parliament, as well as civil socie...
Ukraine’s Rule of Law Reforms in Focus: Civil Society Presents Shadow Report in Brussels
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...
Blow to judicial reform: what problems the Venice Commission’s opinion on the vetting of judges brings
This week, the Venice Commission (VC) released its opinion on draft laws concerning disciplinary procedures and the vetting of judges – an opinion that has sparked serious concern within the expert community. Despite an overall critical assessment of the harmful provisions, some of the Commissio...
The Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint two judges to the Constitutional Court
A step backwards has been taken in Ukraine’s European integration. Today, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine failed to vote for the appointment of two judges to the Constitutional Court (CCU). MPs did not support any of the four candidates selected by the Advisory Group of Experts, which includes inter...
The President appointed two members of the High Council of Justice
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees appointing two members of the High Council of Justice (HCJ) — Maksym Saviuk and Vitalii Makhinchuk. This decision had been long-awaited, as the President had delayed the appointment of candidates who had already been vetted and recommended by the Et...