On April 23–24, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) took part in the 18th Kyiv Security Forum (KSF), held under the theme “Darkness or Dawn: Is Light Ahead?” The discussions underscored a clear message: progress is possible, but only through sustained and coordinated action. The Forum convened a distinguished group of international leaders and experts. Key contributions included a keynote by Prince Harry on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as high-level d

On April 15, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) hosted an online expert discussion on the first “Membership Check” assessment, prepared by a coalition of leading Ukrainian think tanks and civil society organisations. The report evaluates Ukraine’s progress in implementing key reforms required for EU accession under the so-called Kachka–Kos Plan. As part of the 10 point plan , Ukraine‘s government committed to implementing 10 priority reforms in the field of rule of law in 2026

⚡️9 out of 100: Experts Rate Progress on the “Kachka-Kos Plan” as Critically Low. A coalition of eight think tanks and civil society organizations, led by the New Europe Center, has released the first report of the “Membership Check” initiative, which monitors the implementation of reforms required for Ukraine’s EU membership. The analysis covers 10 priorities agreed upon by Ukraine and the EU in December 2025, known as the “Kachka-Kos Plan.” The Ukrainian government has set

Dear Ukraintegrity readers, This edition highlights a mixed — and in many ways concerning — picture of Ukraine’s reform progress. While official reports point to gradual advancement in implementing the EU Association Agreement, independent assessments suggest that key EU accession reforms remain largely stalled, with progress on the “Kachka-Kos Plan” rated critically low. At the same time, there are small but notable signals in both directions. Perceptions of corruption have

The German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB), together with its partners, took part in the OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum 2026 in Paris as part of the ongoing COSAC Reforms Initiative. A key focus of the discussions was Ukraine’s continued progress towards joining the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, marking an important step in aligning with international anti-corruption standards. While Ukraine remains committed to deeper integration with the OECD, further reforms and sus

During Café Kyiv 2026, that took place on February 23 rd in Berlin, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB), in close cooperation with its partners, organised five expert panel discussions addressing key security, political, and societal challenges related to Ukraine and Europe. The panels covered a broad range of topics: Defining the European Way of Drone Warfare – Lessons from Ukraine for NATO and Europe (in cooperation with Quantum Systems) The New Frontline: Civil Society’s R

On February 23, 2026, Berlin will host Café Kyiv — one of Europe’s largest public events dedicated to Ukraine, organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation together with numerous partners. The forum brings together policymakers, experts, civil society leaders, and members of the public to discuss Ukraine’s security, recovery, and European future. The German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) is pleased to co-organize five panel discussions (in English) addressing key issues such as lesson

Dear Ukraintegrity readers, The year in Ukraine began with the exposure of several large-scale corruption schemes across different levels of government. At the same time, a series of personnel changes followed high-profile scandals in the energy sector, presented as an effort to reset institutions and restore public trust. Taken together, these developments set a cautious but important tone for 2026: corruption cases are increasingly brought into the open, and institutional r

On January 30, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation hosted a breakfast discussion on the rule of law in Ukraine’s EU accession process , bringing together nearly 30 participants from politics, civil society, and policy circles. The key inputs to the discussion were maid by: • Markiyan Halabala , Judge, High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine • Karyna Hasimova, Lead Advocacy, DEJURE Foundation

On behalf of the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) , we are pleased to invite you to a joint discussion on reforms in Ukraine’s EU accession process . Date: Friday, 30 January 2026 Time: 08:30–10:00 The registration is obligatory to take part in the event. The venue will be sent to the participants after confirmation of the registration. Together with guests from Ukraine, we will exchange views with German counterparts on how Germany’s

The 2nd Transatlantic Ukraine Seminar “Together Alone? Ukraine Policy in a New Phase of Atlanticism” concluded in Loccum on 10–12 December 2025 , bringing together around 90 practitioners, analysts, military officers, writers, and engaged citizens from ten countries for three days of frank and forward-looking discussions on the future of transatlantic security and Ukraine’s place within it. At a time of growing uncertainty in transatlantic politics, the seminar reaffirmed t

In December, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB), together with its Ukrainian partner Defence Robotics UA, hosted a Ukrainian Defence Innovation Delegation in Germany, bringing experienced practitioners from the front lines of Ukraine’s technological warfare to Loccum, Berlin and Munich. The delegation included representatives of the legendary Da Vinci Wolves Battalion (Окремий батальйон Вовки Да Вінчі) and Come Back Alive (Повернись живим), Ukraine’s most important charitabl

In early December, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) organized and led a transatlantic expert group to Ukraine as part of its ongoing project on anti-corruption reforms in the EU accession process, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office (COSAC Reform Initiative). The visit took place at a critical political moment. Just days before the delegation’s arrival, Andriy Yermak, the powerful chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resigned following investigative a

The German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) has published a new policy paper summarising the findings of an expert group visit to Dnipro and Kyiv, conducted at a critical moment for Ukraine’s reform agenda. The visit took place in the late November - beginning of December 2025, shortly after major political developments, including the resignation of the Head of the Presidential Office, and focused on assessing their impact on anti-corruption efforts and judicial reforms. We present h

Dear Ukraintegrity readers, As the year comes to a close, we would like to share a selection of key developments from the past month that, in our view, help illustrate Ukraine’s progress in the fight against corruption. Together, they offer a clearer sense of where Ukraine stands as we approach 2026—and what priorities are likely to shape the year ahead. On behalf of our team, I wish you peaceful holidays and a well-deserved chance to rest and recharge after an intense year.

More than 20 experts and representatives from Ukrainian civil society organizations gathered in Kyiv on 4 December 2025 for an open and constructive discussion on the state of the rule of law in Ukraine and the progress within the so-called fundamental reform cluster in the EU accession track. Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Maximilian Rasch , Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy. Short introductory reflections ahead of the open discussion were also provided by Allan

On November 24th, we successfully hosted a public dialogue at the Berliner Ensemble with Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and head of the Center for Civil Liberties , bringing together more than 500 guests for an evening of reflection, honesty, and hope. At a time when Ukraine once again faces political pressure and yet another wave of so-called peaceful negotiations, Matviichuk’s voice could not have been more timely. The event opened with a moving performa

The German-Ukrainian Bureau invites you to an online expert discussion on the European Commission’s Enlargement Report, with a special focus on anti-corruption and justice sector reforms in Ukraine. Recent reactions to the report in Kyiv and Brussels show notable differences in interpretation. In this small, virtual round (held under Chatham House Rule), we will take a closer look at key rule-of-law aspects and discuss what they mean for the next steps in the EU accession pro