Supreme Court Judge in the Commercial Cassation Court Yehor Krasnov represented Ukraine at the 26th Plenary Meeting of the Consultative Council of European Judges

Judge of the Supreme Court in the Commercial Cassation Court Yehor Krasnov, together with Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and Ukraine's representative in the CCJE Viktor Horodovenko, participated in the 26th plenary meeting of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE) of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg, France. Their attendance ensured Ukraine's representation during the final refinement and adoption of CCJE Opinion No. 28 (2025) on the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice.

The plenary session addressed key aspects of the functioning of judicial systems across Council of Europe member states, including issues such as judicial workload, resource provision, digital and physical security, and risks of interference in professional activities. Particular attention was given to the theme of well-being as an essential condition for the effective administration of justice.

Yehor Krasnov informed participants about the challenging circumstances in which the Ukrainian judiciary operates amid full-scale war, highlighting threats to the physical safety of judges, court staff, and participants in proceedings, resource shortages, and difficult conditions affecting professional and psychological well-being. The proposals he put forward were taken into account in the final text of Opinion No. 28 (2025).

During the business trip, a series of working meetings were held with members of the CCJE Bureau and Secretariat, as well as Council of Europe experts. A working meeting also took place with Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Mykola Tochytskyi, during which they discussed coordination of Ukraine's position in processes related to CCJE activities, directions for further interaction with Council of Europe bodies, opportunities to strengthen institutional cooperation, and ways to support Ukrainian judges in the context of the war – particularly regarding security, professional development, and protection of independence.

As a result of the plenary work, Opinion No. 28 (2025) was adopted. It summarizes current challenges in judges' activities and provides recommendations on ensuring their well-being, including issues of security, workload, psychological support, use of technological tools, and aspects of institutional governance. The Opinion holds practical significance for further improvement of internal policies, preparation of normative acts (including during the development of a Commentary to the Code of Judicial Ethics), advocacy for adequate funding and working conditions for judges, establishment of a support system for judges under martial law, and development of international cooperation and professional training for judges.