On 24 September, the Agency for Legislative Initiatives (ALI) took part in a meeting aimed at coordinating the implementation of the Rule of Law Roadmap.
Thematic discussions brought together representatives of Ukrainian public authorities, judicial institutions, civil society, international organisations and partner countries, as well as international technical assistance projects.
Participants discussed the progress achieved so far and the mechanisms for coordinating the implementation of the Roadmap. The event also identified priority actions for the coming years, particularly in the areas of justice, anti-corruption and human rights protection.
Yevhen Krapyvin, Head of the Rule of Law Area at the ALI, noted that the work of the negotiation groups is crucial to ensure that roadmaps are implemented — including the Rule of Law Roadmap — as European integration is being advanced through the joint efforts of public authorities, international partners and civil society.
He emphasised that ALI’s long-standing experience of working with Parliament makes it possible to look one step ahead, as a significant share of the European integration commitments involves the preparation of legislative amendments. Their subsequent adoption by Members of Parliament is a complex process that requires effective communication, since only Parliament makes the final decision, and the quality of that decision depends not only on the Government. Therefore, a consolidated position at every stage is the key to success.
It should be recalled that in 2023, the Agency for Legislative Initiatives, in coalition with other civil society organisations, prepared the Shadow Report on Chapter 23 ‘Judiciary and Fundamental Rights’ of the European Commission’s Report on Ukraine. At present, the CSO Coalition is once again working on monitoring and assessing Ukraine’s progress in European integration — under Chapter 23 ‘Judiciary and Fundamental Rights’ and Chapter 24 ‘Justice, Freedom and Security’.
