Ukraine Has Fulfilled All Recommendations for EU Accession Negotiations – Shmyhal

In his official Telegram post, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports that after the appointment of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau Director, Ukraine has fulfilled all seven recommendations of the European Commission identified when it was granted candidate status. This may give a start to negotiations on joining the European Union.

"Ukraine has now fulfilled all seven EU recommendations that were identified when it received candidate status. This demonstrates our determination to start negotiations on accession this year," he says.

Shmyhal added that the appointment of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau Director has completed the formation of Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure.

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