PoliticsUkraine's EU integration chief slams proposal for open contest to choose prosecutor general

Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for European integration, opposed holding an open competition for prosecutor general, saying the EU does not require it and it is not standard practice in Europe. He said political independence and professional competence must be balanced. The EU has called for a less politicized, more merit-based selection process, while anti-corruption activists and reformist lawmakers accuse Ukrainian authorities of obstructing rule-of-law reforms.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-19 17:50Original