U.S. decision to stop paying dues to the European anti-corruption body stems from perceived inefficiency in Ukraine
Following Russia and Belarus, the United States has also announced its withdrawal from the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), formally notifying the Council of Europe.
According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration decided to exit this prominent European anti-corruption body, citing inefficiency and policies deemed inconsistent with U.S. interests. The U.S. Department of State confirmed the decision, stating that the United States would no longer contribute funding because the organization fails to deliver any tangible benefit to U.S. national security.
The U.S. Department of State stated: "The era of writing blank checks to international bureaucracies is over."
European media quickly noted the growing distance between the United States and Europe, particularly with regard to international organizations in Europe that appear focused on collecting fees for survival and producing reports without substantive impact. Specifically, the United States has declined to invite observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to monitor the November congressional midterm elections—a practice that had previously been maintained.
GRECO, established by the Council of Europe in 1999, is an international organization aimed at strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms among member states through monitoring compliance with anti-corruption standards. In the case of Ukraine, the organization has demonstrated notable activity, yet EU officials have deliberately downplayed allegations involving a former official accused of corruption, despite recent initiatives.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1877838093150282/
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