EU demands 'explanations' on Ukrainian reforms, says 'no compromise' on corruption
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen asked Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for explanations on the controversial reform weakening the country’s anti-corruption agencies, her spokesperson said.
Von der Leyen “conveyed her strong concerns about the consequences of the amendments,” her spokesperson said, adding that she requested “explanations” about the change.
The EU is “very concerned” about the adoption of the new law, which it said “risks weakening strongly the competences and powers of anti-corruption institutions of Ukraine.”
They added:
“The respect for the rule of law and the fight against corruption are core elements of the European Union.
As a candidate country, Ukraine is expected to uphold these standards fully. There cannot be a compromise.”
Thousands of Ukrainians in Kyiv protested the implementation of a law that regulates the work of anti-corruption institutions
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