The European Commission recommended granting Ukraine the status of a candidate member of the EU, but with certain conditions. Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office, spoke about the conditions that Ukraine must fulfill in order to start negotiations on joining the European Union.

“According to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Ukraine is a European state that has demonstrated the stability of its institutions that guarantee democracy, the rule of law, as well as human rights and respect, protection of national minorities,” said Yermak..

According to him, before starting negotiations on EU membership, Ukraine must complete the following steps:.

adopt and implement legislation on the selection procedure for judges of the Constitutional Court, including a pre-selection process based on an assessment of their virtue and professional skills, in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission;

complete the verification of the virtues of candidates for members of the High Council of Justice and the selection of candidates for the High Qualifications Commission of Judges of Ukraine;

strengthen the fight against corruption, including at the high level. Complete the selection and appointment of a new director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and a prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office;

Ensure compliance of anti-money laundering legislation with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards;

adopt a comprehensive strategic plan for reforming the entire law enforcement sector as part of Ukraine's security environment;

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media legislation needs to be brought into line with European audiovisual legislation;

it is necessary to complete the ongoing reform of the legislative framework for national minorities in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission and develop mechanisms for its implementation.

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