The President of the Commission praised the reforms that have already been made and the institutions that have been established to create “an impressive anti-corruption mechanism”, in a speech she addressed to Ukrainian MPs via video.
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen He called on Ukraine on Friday to speed up its anti-corruption reforms, reassuring the country that it has the support of its 27 “long way” members towards joining the European Union.
The President of the Commission praised the reforms that have already been made and the institutions that have been established to create “an impressive anti-corruption mechanism”, in a speech she addressed to Ukrainian MPs via video.
Thank you President @ZelenskyyUA for inviting me to address this special session of @ua_parliament.
Ukrainians are fighting back bravely.
Europe will do everything in our power to help Ukraine win this war.
And we will not rest until you prevail.
https://t.co/fQgNeN9ryy– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 1, 2022
“But these institutions have no longer a need for action and the right people in positions of responsibility “, he added.
“The new head of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the new director of the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau should be appointed as soon as possible”, said the head of the Commission.
Regarding the plan for the reform of the Constitutional Court, von der Layen considered it “necessary to provide, through the legislature, a process for the selection of judges”.
I believe in Ukraine’s European future. It is your future and only you can make it happen.
You can change this country for good and this will be your ultimate victory.
A free and vibrant Ukraine.
A sovereign Ukraine, finally reunited with our European family. pic.twitter.com/HB3DvP0ykz
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 1, 2022
She welcomed Ukraine’s adoption of a law aimed at ending “the oligarchs’ excessive influence in the economy”, but called on the country to “ensure its implementation”. in a legally solid manner “.
Von der Leyen also called for the adoption of “a law on the media, which would make Ukrainian legislation compliant with European Union standards and provide the necessary means for the independent media regulatory body”.
The leaders of the 27 agreed on June 23 in Ukraine the status of candidate country for EU membership.
“There is a long way to go, but Europe will be by your side at every stage, for as long as it takes, from these dark days of war until you cross the threshold of our European Union.” promised Ursula von der Leyen.
The reconstruction of the country and your European path and will go hand in hand.
Ukraine will be in the lead.⁰
Massive investments will have to come.But to maximize their impact and foster business confidence, they will have to be coupled with a new wave of reforms. pic.twitter.com/40FmMw1OyX
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 1, 2022
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