Ukraine's EU integration chief slams proposal to pick chief prosecutor in open contest
The EU has demanded a reform of Ukraine's notoriously corrupt and politicized prosecution service and called for making the procedure for picking the prosecutor general less political and more merit-based. Meanwhile, anti-corruption activists and pro-reform lawmakers have accused the Ukrainian authorities of sabotaging rule of law reforms and resisting the demand for depoliticizing the Prosecutor…
Ukraine's EU integration chief, Vsevolod Chentsov, recently criticized the suggestion of an open contest for the position of Prosecutor General in an Oct. 19 interview. The European Union has urged a reform of Ukraine's corrupt and politicized prosecution service, advocating for a more merit-based and depoliticized selection process for the Prosecutor General.
Anti-corruption activists and reform supporters have accused Ukrainian authorities of obstructing rule of law reforms and resisting depoliticization of the Prosecutor General's Office. Chentsov argued that the EU's demands are not an open competition, but rather a need to adhere to Ukraine's Constitution, which outlines the roles of the president and parliament in the appointment process.
While discussions on ensuring transparency and selecting candidates based on professional qualifications continue, Chentsov believes that an open competition is neither necessary nor feasible.
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