The resignation of high officials testifies to the state’s efforts in the fight against corruption, said Ana Pisonero.
The European Commission (EC), against the backdrop of a corruption investigation in Ukraine, welcomes the state’s efforts to carry out reforms to eradicate this phenomenon. This is what the press secretary of the EC for enlargement and neighborhood, Ana Pisonero, said in a briefing in Brussels on Tuesday, January 24.
The European official responded in this way to the information about the resignations of the representatives of the Ukrainian authorities after the media reports about the manifestations of corruption.
“Yes, we are considering reports that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine is investigating these cases. There is a general rule that we do not comment on ongoing criminal investigations. But we accept the fact that the Ukrainian authorities are taking these serious problems,” she stressed. she.
Pisonero noted that, as part of the enlargement process, Ukraine has committed to strengthening the fight against corruption, including at the highest level, by conducting active and effective investigations, as well as achieving a match between the number of investigation and court judgment.
“This is at the conclusion of the European Commission regarding Ukraine’s application for EU membership. It is also important to note that after its publication, Ukraine has already taken some important steps, in particular, the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has has been appointed, the process of selecting a new director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau has begun. Of course, further action and efforts are needed to strengthen anti-corruption institutions,” the official explained.
Pisonero also added that the European Commission will review Ukraine’s progress in implementing the reforms specified by the EU as part of the enlargement package in the fall of 2023.
“Anti-corruption activities are an important factor in the EU enlargement process, as well as a condition for the provision of macro-financial assistance from the EU. We are in close contact with the Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the funds are used properly,” the EC spokesperson summarized.
As you know, on the eve of the media it was reported that the Ministry of Defense allegedly buys products two to three times more expensive than their value in Kyiv stores.
Because of this, the leadership of the military department was summoned to the Rada because of this information.
In this regard, the head of the Ministry of Defense, Alexei Reznikov, denied this information. He believed that the purpose of the “throw-in” was to undermine confidence in the Ministry of Defense on the eve of Ramstein-8.
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Source: korrespondent
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