In an op-ed for The Kyiv Independent ambassador Katarína Mathernová argues that a decade after the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine’s battle against corruption is reshaping its society and paving the way for its rightful place in Europe.
She explains that the fight against corruption in Ukraine is far from over and must continue: anti-corruption bodies need strengthening, and the existing track record in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating corruption cases must continue to grow.
“Corruption scandals involving public officials across the country and various sectors regularly make headlines. I often remind those who ask about these cases that their exposure, somewhat paradoxically, reflects Ukraine’s progress in combating abusive practices. If no corruption cases were uncovered, I would be far more concerned,” Katarína Mathernová writes.
In addition to being a core aspect of the EU integration process, anti-corruption and rule of law are also focal points of EU flagship programs in Ukraine: the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative and Pravo-Justice.
“While the global political context remains complex and uncertain, Ukrainians can be assured of the EU’s resolve to support them. On the path to a just and sustainable peace. On the path to economic and social recovery. Ensuring that the space for corruption is diminished and that corrupt behavior is met with accountability and justice are key steps toward Ukraine’s rightful place in the European family,” Katarína Mathernová writes.
