European Commission reaffirms support for Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies
The European Commission highly values the work of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions and emphasizes the importance of their independence on the path to European integration.
The European Commission has reiterated its support for Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies, according to a spokesperson for the Commission. Guillaume Mercier, speaking at a briefing in Brussels, stated that while the Commission is aware of the latest developments, it does not comment on individual cases. The spokesperson emphasized the EU's zero-tolerance policy for corruption, highlighting that fighting corruption is a central element for any country seeking EU membership.
Mercier underscored that independent anti-corruption bodies are crucial for the rule of law in Ukraine, and the EU will continue to assess rule-of-law reforms in the country, including improvements in the process for selecting prosecutors, as part of EU accession negotiations and the list of 10 priority reforms agreed upon with the Commission.
The spokesperson also noted that the fact that anti-corruption proceedings against high-ranking officials are taking place indicates that Ukraine's institutions are functioning and committed to the task.
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