EU Commission Praises Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Effort
The European Union Commission has praised Ukraine’s efforts to tackle corruption and strengthen the rule of law. The Commission’s Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, recently visited the country to assess the progress made in the fight against corruption.
Background of Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Effort
Ukraine has been struggling with corruption for many years. The country has been plagued by high-level corruption, bribery, and nepotism. In 2014, the country’s former president, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted from power due to widespread public protests against his government’s corruption.
Since then, the country has been working to tackle corruption and strengthen the rule of law. In 2016, the Ukrainian government adopted a National Anti-Corruption Strategy, which set out a comprehensive plan to combat corruption. The strategy included measures to strengthen the rule of law, improve public sector transparency, and fight corruption in the public and private sectors.
EU Commission’s Visit to Ukraine
In November 2023, the EU Commission’s Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, visited Ukraine to assess the progress made in the fight against corruption. During her visit, Jourová met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Jourová praised the Ukrainian government’s efforts to tackle corruption and strengthen the rule of law. She noted that the country had made significant progress in the fight against corruption, including the adoption of a National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the establishment of an independent anti-corruption court.
EU Commission’s Support for Ukraine
The EU Commission has been providing support to Ukraine in its efforts to tackle corruption and strengthen the rule of law. The Commission has provided financial and technical assistance to the country, including support for the establishment of an independent anti-corruption court.
The Commission has also been providing support to civil society organizations in Ukraine. The Commission has funded projects to strengthen civil society organizations and promote public participation in the fight against corruption.
Ukraine’s Progress in Fighting Corruption
Ukraine has made significant progress in the fight against corruption in recent years. The country has adopted a National Anti-Corruption Strategy and established an independent anti-corruption court. The government has also taken steps to improve public sector transparency and strengthen the rule of law.
The country has also seen a decrease in the level of corruption. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, Ukraine’s score has improved from 28 in 2014 to 41 in 2023. This indicates that the country is making progress in the fight against corruption.
Conclusion
The European Union Commission has praised Ukraine’s efforts to tackle corruption and strengthen the rule of law. The Commission’s Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, recently visited the country to assess the progress made in the fight against corruption. The Commission has provided financial and technical assistance to the country, including support for the establishment of an independent anti-corruption court. Ukraine has made significant progress in the fight against corruption in recent years, and the country’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index has improved from 28 in 2014 to 41 in 2023.