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Moldova's Fight Against Political Corruption
Moldovan President Maia Sandu addresses political corruption and attacks on democracy, criticizing the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office and announcing the creation of an Anticorruption Court and government reshuffles.
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CssAnticorruption Prosecutor's OfficeAnticorruption CourtGovernment Of MoldovaParliament Of Moldova
Maia SanduVeronica DragalinAndrei SpînuDorin Recean
- What was the primary subject discussed at the CSS?
- The main topic discussed at the CSS was political corruption and attacks on democracy during the presidential elections and the pro-EU constitutional referendum, which Russia and criminal groups attempted to influence with dirty money.
- What action did President Sandu take to address large-scale corruption?
- Sandu ordered the adoption of the law on the creation of the Anticorruption Court to urgently begin its work and address large-scale corruption cases, including political corruption.
- What were President Sandu's criticisms of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office?
- President Maia Sandu criticized the passivity of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office and the fact that compromised prosecutors from the period of the oligarch-captured state were kept in their positions despite failing integrity assessments.
- How did the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office respond to President Sandu's criticism?
- The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office responded by citing a severe lack of personnel, resources, and a functional headquarters, issues also noted by the European Commission and other international institutions.
- What actions did President Sandu announce regarding government reshuffles and combating political corruption?
- Sandu announced government reshuffles, including the replacement of at least three ministers, and plans for public consultations to discuss actions to combat political corruption, aiming for national consensus within 10 days.