On May 14, 2025, Justice For Ukraine Foundation had the honor of participating in the international conference “Reconstruction Talks: Ukraine on the EU Accession Track”, held in Brussels and organized by the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament.
The event served as an important platform for discussing Ukraine’s next steps on its path toward European Union membership, with a particular focus on gradual integration, the rule of law, and institutional reforms.
Key Topics Discussed:
Gradual Integration Model — Participants explored a new approach that envisions the progressive inclusion of candidate countries in EU institutions and programs prior to full membership.
Rule of Law — Significant attention was given to Ukraine’s progress in judicial reform, anti-corruption efforts, and democratic governance.
Constitutional Amendments — The necessity of amending Ukraine’s Constitution to align with EU legal standards was also emphasized.
Among the Speakers Were:
- Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine
- Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU
- Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement (video message)
- Svitlana Tereshchenko, Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine
- Oleksii Omelian and Vitalii Gatseliuk, Members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine
- Virgilius Valančius, EU integration expert and former judge at the General Court of the EU
We are grateful to the organizers for the invitation and for the opportunity to contribute to this vital dialogue. For our organization, participation in this conference is not only a mark of trust, but also a meaningful step toward strengthening cooperation with European institutions.