EU develops mechanism to sanction individuals in Moldova who have harmed sovereignty and democracy, says EU Delegation chief Janis Mazeiks. The EU will soon release a list of names to be sanctioned, he added. The diplomat praised the independent pre-vetting process of candidates for the judiciary, which aims to clean up the justice system and ensure transparency. Mazeiks also revealed that the EU is finalizing a mechanism to sanction Moldovan oligarchs who are in legal trouble.
The EU has been working to establish a mechanism to sanction individuals in Moldova who have harmed the country’s sovereignty and democracy. EU Delegation chief Janis Mazeiks recently stated that the first names to be sanctioned will appear soon on the EU’s list. Mazeiks praised the independent pre-vetting process of candidates for the judiciary, which he described as transparent and involving opposition representatives. He also revealed that the EU is finalizing a mechanism to sanction Moldovan oligarchs who are in legal trouble.
Mazeiks said that the mechanism, which is yet to be named, was created in record time and that it will require unanimity among EU member states. However, he expects the first names on the list to be released soon. The diplomat also noted that the process is not political, but rather an independent evaluation of those who have harmed the sovereignty and democracy of Moldova. He commended the involvement of the opposition in the process, stating that it demonstrates their responsibility as a political actor.
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In addition, Mazeiks revealed that the EU is working on a mechanism to sanction Moldovan oligarchs who are in legal trouble. This follows a request by Moldovan authorities to impose sanctions on several individuals who have fled the country, including Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Șor, who have been sanctioned by the US and UK governments.
The EU’s efforts to establish a mechanism to sanction individuals who have harmed Moldova’s sovereignty and democracy demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to promoting democratic values and protecting its member states. The release of the list of names to be sanctioned is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s political and economic landscape.