Bulgarian Party to EU: Current Anti-Corruption Leadership Vote Fails to Guarantee Independence

The Bulgarian “We Continue the Change” (WCC) party has addressed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Commissioner for Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, voicing strong concerns about the process of selecting a politically neutral and independent leadership for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

The move comes on the day the Nomination Commission convenes to hear and evaluate candidates for the ACC’s new composition. According to WCC, the selection process is unfolding under extremely short deadlines, leaving insufficient time for nominations and proper public scrutiny....