“European Solidarity” demands the adoption of an Anti-Corruption Strategy and laws for Ukraine’s accession to the EU

The European Solidarity parliamentary faction called on the Verkhovna Rada to include the Anti-Corruption Strategy and draft laws provided for in the Kachka-Kos plan on the agenda. The political force emphasizes that the adoption of these documents is necessary for the fulfillment of Ukraine’s European integration obligations.

The faction announced the slowdown in reforms

Iryna Gerashchenko drew attention to the recent report of the European Commission on the enlargement of the European Union and the implementation of necessary reforms by candidate countries.

According to her, despite the positive assessments of Ukraine’s European integration movement, the report also contains critical remarks about the pace of reforms, the activities of anti-corruption bodies, and the fulfillment of the state’s obligations.

The representative of the opposition faction claims that some of the necessary legislative initiatives have already been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, but their consideration is being delayed.

What draft laws are proposed to be adopted

Faction co-chair Artur Gerasimov emphasized the need for priority consideration of legislative changes related to the fight against corruption and reform of the law enforcement system.

In particular, European Solidarity insists on considering the following issues:

Adoption of the Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Consideration of draft laws from the “Kachka-Kos” plan.

Rebooting the State Bureau of Investigation.

Reforming the Security Service of Ukraine.

Reforming the Prosecutor General’s Office.

Introducing a competitive selection of the Prosecutor General and prosecutors.

According to Gerasimov, the proposed changes should ensure real reform of state institutions, and not be limited to formal fulfillment of requirements.

Special attention was paid to the declaration of advisors to the President’s Office

Iryna Gerashchenko also stated the need to introduce mandatory declaration for advisors to the President’s Office.

According to her, the relevant provisions should be part of the anti-corruption changes.

In addition, the faction representatives called on the parliament to work more actively on economic and budgetary issues, paying special attention to financing the needs of the Ukrainian army.

Why is this important for European integration

Implementation of reforms in the field of the rule of law, the fight against corruption and the functioning of law enforcement agencies is an important component of the process of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

European Solidarity is convinced that the Verkhovna Rada should accelerate the consideration of relevant legislative initiatives.

At the same time, the above assessments of the work of the parliament and the government are the position of the representatives of the opposition faction.