The Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL) recently hosted a conference titled “Judicial Governance in Ukraine and Europe: current challenges and prospects for reform”. The event brought together leading figures from the judiciary, academia, and legal practice across Ukraine and Europe to discuss pressing issues at the intersection of judicial reform, democratic governance, and European integration.
Judge Mykola Gnatovskyy, Ukrainian judge at the European Court of Human Rights, opened the conference by emphasising the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law, particularly during times of war and institutional transformation.
The event provided a timely platform to examine how courts can remain independent while also ensuring accountability and transparency. Discussions reflected on Ukraine’s reform efforts in light of its path toward EU membership, with particular attention to anti-corruption measures, the role of specialised courts, and the need to modernise judicial structures.
Their diverse perspectives of the speakers sparked meaningful exchanges on how judiciaries across Europe and with emphasise in Ukraine, can strengthen resilience, uphold integrity, and support democratic values.
The LCEL is grateful to all speakers, moderators, and participants for their thoughtful contributions and collaboration.
The conference was organised by Dr Serhii Kravtsov (Postdoctoral researcher, LCEL).
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