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Ukraine’s Constitutional Court appointments: A test of EU commitment

As Ukraine continues its path toward European integration while defending itself against Russian aggression, the strength of its democratic institutions remains paramount. Among these institutions, the Constitutional Court plays a unique role in protecting citizens’ rights and maintaining the rule of law. Yet today, this crucial judicial body still lacks the judges needed for full […]

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Zelensky approves appointments of new ambassadors, ex-Prosecutor General among them

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed new Ukrainian ambassadors to seven countries on April 7, according to decrees published on the president’s website. The appointments include Andriy Kostin, Ukraine’s former Prosecutor General, who resigned in October 2024 amid a major corruption scandal involving hundreds of prosecutors who obtained disability benefits. Despite promises to bring Kostin to “political […]