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