Ukraine security sector under reform with EU support
Head of Ukrainian National Police meets with EU Civilian Operations Commander
On 17 June, Civilian Operation Commander, Mr Stefano Tomat, met with the Head of the National Police of Ukraine (NPU), General Ivan Vyhivskyi, to discuss critical law enforcement reforms essential for Ukraine’s EU accession process. In that context they discussed the support provided by the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine (EUAM) in as well the support provided by the Mission to help address the consequences of war.
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Implementing the reform agenda
Effective implementation of reforms is essential for meeting the EU’s accession requirements, particularly in the law enforcement sector. Police reform forms an integral part of Ukraine’s broader strategic path towards European integration. He emphasised that the NPU plays a pivotal role and noted that the strong and visible leadership of the Head of the NPU will be critical to sustaining momentum and driving reforms forward.
Key role for EUAM Ukraine
The Head of the NPU underlined his commitment to implementing the reforms required for Ukraine’s EU integration and expressed his appreciation for EUAM Ukraine’s continued on-the-ground support in advancing reform efforts and strengthening NPU’s operational capacity to respond to war-related challenges. EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine has maintained a long-standing and close partnership with the National Police of Ukraine. Together with the European Commission and Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, EUAM will continue to support the leadership of the NPU in implementing the reforms necessary to fulfil Ukraine’s commitments under the EU accession framework and the modernisation of the police service.
Hosted by the Mission of Ukraine to the EU and with the support of EUAM Ukraine, the Head of the National Police and his delegation visited Brussels from 15 to 17 June to discuss efforts central to Ukraine’s path towards EU membership with key EU counterparts.