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. 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 actions by Ukraine’s indepe

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

Welcome to Ukraintegrity, our new monthly digest by DUB! We’re launching this newsletter to keep the international community informed about key reforms, integrity efforts, and governance developments shaping today’s Ukraine. This initiative is part of the Continuing Successful Anti-Corruption (COSAC) Reform Initiative, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, which amplifies Ukraine’s voice in Europe and fosters dialogue between Ukrainian and EU institutions. As we lau

On September 15 , the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) co-hosted two high-level conversations in Brussels on Ukraine’s EU accession process and the way forward. In the morning, DUB’s CEO Mattia Nelles  moderated an off-the-record diplomatic breakfast  featuring Taras Kachka , Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze , Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on EU Integration, alongside leading representatives of Ukrainian civil society. The in-dept

An interview with Mattia Nelles (DUB) and Martyna Boguslavets (MEZHA) about the COSAC Reform Initiative. In times when Ukraine’s resilience is tested daily, the country continues not only to defend its sovereignty but also to strengthen the rule of law and integrity at home. The fight against corruption has become one of the key benchmarks of Ukraine’s democratic transformation — a demand born out of the Revolution of Dignity, driven by civil society and supported by internat

The DUB’s CEO Mattia Nelles has published an in-depth article examining the July 2025 attacks on Ukraine's independent anti-corruption agencies and their aftermath. To remind, in July, Ukraine's leadership attempted to strip NABU and SAPO—the country's independent anti-corruption bodies—of their autonomy. Only mass protests and strong international pressure forced a reversal within 48 hours. However, the threat continues: Ukraine's domestic intelligence service (SBU) and the

On September 24, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) and the Center for Liberal Modernity (LibMod) hosted an expert discussion in Berlin on...

The German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB), together with the Center for Liberal Modernity (LibMod), cordially invites Berlin-based experts to a...

At its reconciliation session on 4 September, the Budget Committee confirmed the German federal budget for 2025 but did not introduce...

Civil Society and Experts React to Crisis in Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Institutions On July 23, the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) and the...

This interview (in German) by Francesco Collini was first published in Der Spiegel. With a new law, the Ukrainian president is curbing...

On June 18, 2025 the German-Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) co-hosted a vibrant expert panel on the role of Ukrainian local communities in the...

On June 16, 2025, the German‑Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) convened an Expert Breakfast in Berlin to address the sharp challenges confronting...

Ukrainian civil society is widely recognized as a driving force behind reforms, a watchdog of democracy, and the backbone of the...