DUB Presents Comparative Research on Administrative Procedures in Germany and Ukraine
On 9 November 2026, the German–Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) hosted an expert breakfast in Berlin to discuss citizen participation, administrative accountability and lessons from Germany and Ukraine.
The event provided an opportunity to present and discuss the findings of a comparative study on administrative procedures in Germany and Ukraine, authored by Oleksandra Keudel, Liudmyla Kvirenko and Inna Nelles. The discussion brought together German and Ukrainian experts and civil society representatives, extending beyond the legal framework to broader questions of democratic governance, public trust and the role of citizens in administrative decision-making.
The research was initiated in response to the needs identified by DUB's Ukrainian partner, Civil Control Platform, a Dnipro-based civil society organisation working to strengthen transparency, accountability and public participation in local governance.
Representatives of Civil Control Platform, Tetiana Tertychko and Denys Selin joined the event in person and shared practical experiences of applying Ukraine's Law on Administrative Procedure in Dnipro. Their contributions illustrated how citizens and civil society organisations can use administrative procedures to defend their rights and influence decisions affecting local communities.
A key conclusion of the discussion was that the exchange of experience between Germany and Ukraine should be a two-way process. While Germany offers decades of experience in administrative governance, Ukraine provides valuable lessons in recognising civil society as an independent actor and ensuring its meaningful involvement in public decision-making.
DUB is currently preparing the comparative study for publication and will share its findings and recommendations in the coming weeks.
The expert breakfast formed part of a broader advocacy visit to Berlin by representatives of Civil Control Platform.
The event was organised by the German–Ukrainian Bureau (DUB) within the framework of the BRIDGE Dnipropetrovsk–NRW project, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt).
Photos by Antonina Polukhina.
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