Respect for the rule of law and the fight against corruption are the key elements of the EU, which reminds Brussels.
The leadership of the European Commission is deeply concerned about Ukrainian law, which limited NABU and SAP activities, and turned to Kyiv for clarification. This was said by the EC Guillaume Mersier’s press secretary, Interfax-Ukraine report on Wednesday, July 23.
“We are concerned about adopting changes to the Criminal Code in Ukraine. They clearly weaken the capabilities and powers of Ukraine’s anti -corruption institutions. Both institutions, Nabu and SAP are considered the foundations of the rules of law in Ukraine,” he said.
Mercier recalled that these institutions are important for the agenda of Ukraine reforms and should act regardless of corruption resistance and support public confidence.
“The President of the European Commission has contacted President Vladimir Zelensky about these past events. President Von der Lyaine has expressed his serious concern over the consequences of the changes and the Ukraine government has asked to provide clarification,” he said.
The Press Secretary emphasized that respect for the law of the law and the fight against corruption are the key elements of the EU.
“As a candidate country, there is no compliance with these standards from Ukraine. There is no compromise,” the European Commission said.
As reported, on July 22, Verkhovna Rada voted for Bill No. 12414 in the second reading. This decision limited the independence of Nabu and SAP and made them dependent on the decisions of the general prosecutor.
On the same day, the adopted law was signed by Parliament spokesman Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Vladimir Zelensky. This happened against the rear of protests in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine. People have asked to treat the law to criticize the EU.
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