Die Einschränkung der Unabhängigkeit der ukrainischen Antikorruptionsbehörde belastet den Weg der #Ukraine in die EU. Ich erwarte von der Ukraine die konsequente Fortsetzung der Korruptionsbekämpfung. Deshalb traf ich in Kyjiw auch die Leiter von #NABU und #SAPO.

In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership. Transparency & open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.

Today is a day of shame in the Ukrainian parliament. The authorities have inserted amendments into the law on the actual destruction of the anti-corruption body, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. Now it must be subordinated to the Prosecutor General's Office. This is a huge

Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back. Independent bodies like NABU & SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦’s EU path. Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.

Sweden will host continued trade negotiations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China early next week. The two countries’ willingness to meet here to try to reach an agreement is a positive development. The discussions primarily concern relations between.

The Kremlin’s drones over Ukrainian cities each night speak louder than words: Putin does not want peace. The only way to achieve peace in Europe is through the formula “peace through strength”. Interview with @jimsciutto @CNN.

Sincèrement, obliger un ministre fédéral ou un Premier ministre de dire dans un micro « Vive la Belgique » alors qu’ils assument depuis des décennies leur séparatisme nationaliste flamand, ça sert à quoi? Ce qui compte, leur travail au service de tous les Belges. Seule boussole!.