The Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), together with its partners, presented a new EU-funded project aimed at monitoring reforms in the justice sector during the conference “Operation ‘European Integration’: Reforms in the Justice Sector.”
The project, titled “Civic Engagement for the Protection of the Rule of Law and Institutional Integrity,” strengthens the role of civil society in safeguarding rule of law reforms in Ukraine amid the ongoing war and the country’s EU accession process.
It is being implemented by a coalition of leading Ukrainian civil society organizations and предусматривает monitoring of legislation, protection of the independence of anti-corruption and judicial institutions, assessment of the performance of judicial and law enforcement bodies, as well as integrity checks in key public appointments. Through legal analysis, advocacy, public communication, and cooperation with international partners, the project will contribute to the accountability of public governance, enhance democratic oversight, and support Ukraine’s progress toward European integration.
The event brought together representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, the EU diplomatic corps, and leading civil society experts to discuss a critical package of reforms required for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
In her opening remarks, the Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, reaffirmed the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s European integration aspirations and emphasized the importance of civil society participation in monitoring reforms.
The opening of the event also featured the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov and Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka.
The discussion focused on Ukraine’s implementation of ten priority reforms within the “Fundamentals” negotiation cluster, which the country has committed to deliver in 2026. These include key reforms in the areas of rule of law and anti-corruption, the implementation of which is essential to prevent backsliding and superficial compliance.
The event served as a platform for direct dialogue between government representatives and civil society, laying the groundwork for further cooperation in advancing the implementation of European integration reforms in the justice sector.
According to information available on the website: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine_en?s=232