How the European Union Supports the Fight Against Corruption in Ukraine

Journalists from leading Ukrainian media outlets had the opportunity to gain an inside look at the operations of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and to get an impression of how the European Union facilitates the fight against corruption in Ukraine. The visit to NABU took place as part of a two-day training session organized by the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

EU Delegation to Ukraine

Anti-corruption reform is one of the cornerstones of Ukraine's accession to the EU. Since 2014, Ukraine has implemented significant legislative changes and established anti-corruption institutions that are uncovering high-level schemes and holding those accused of top-level corruption accountable.

The EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, emphasized the important work of NABU and pointed to the vital role played by media in preventing corruption, as journalists provide public oversight and help citizens navigate the complexities of ongoing reforms.

EU Delegation to UA

The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) is the leading anti-corruption program of the European Union and the Government of Denmark. Since 2017, it has been systematically strengthening NABU, other anti-corruption bodies, as well as local authorities, and civil society in preventing and fighting corruption.

Allan Pagh Kristensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, shared the program's key focus areas. Specifically, the EUACI actively invests in IT solutions and digitalization, provides expert, communication, and legislative support, and helps implement effective HR policies and institutional development. The Program also supports independent audits and transparent merit-based recruitment of heads of institutions.

Through the EUACI, the European Union helps enhance the skills of detectives by organizing specialized training courses, workshops, strategic sessions, international study tours and knowledge-sharing.