IMPLEMENTATION OF EUROPEAN STANDARDS IN THE LEGAL FIELD OF UKRAINE: LEGISLATIVE ADAPTATION, SECTORAL REFORMS AND CHALLENGES OF EU INTEGRATION

Abstract

The article examines the process of implementing European standards into the legal system of Ukraine, in particular legislative adaptation, sectoral reforms and challenges of EU integration. Despite the ongoing military aggression, Ukraine demonstrates resilience and determination in approaching membership in the European Union. The key stages of European integration are analyzed, including the adoption of the negotiating framework and the start of official accession negotiations in June 2024.

Particular attention is paid to judicial reform, including the renewal of the High Council of Justice, the selection of judges of the Constitutional Court and the need to improve judicial integrity mechanisms. The reform of the law enforcement sector and the modernization of legal education are considered. The progress and problems of implementing anti-corruption policy are highlighted, in particular the implementation of the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2023–2025.

The conclusions emphasize Ukraine’s significant progress in sectoral integration and access to the EU internal market, and also outline key challenges: judicial reform, ensuring the rule of law and fighting corruption. The importance of effective coordination, resource provision and political will for Ukraine’s further approximation to the European legal space is emphasized.