Dear Ukraintegrity readers, Last week, just days before marking its first year in office, the government of Yuliia Svyrydenko was dismissed. President Zelenskyy justified the reshuffle as the beginning of a "new political strategy" for Ukraine. Serhii Koretskyi, the former head of Naftogaz and Ukrnafta, was appointed as the country's new Prime Minister. The government transition took place amid public demonstrations calling for Mykhailo Fedorov to be reappointed as Minister o

Dear Ukraintegrity readers, We believe that all our readers will agree that the highlight of the past weeks has been the official opening of EU–Ukraine accession negotiations under Cluster 1: Fundamentals. This undeniably historic milestone marks the beginning of a new phase in Ukraine’s reform journey. This is the stage where progress is measured not by ambitious political declarations, but by consistent delivery and tangible results. The reforms covered by the Fundamentals

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