Will there ever be a strategy for food, nutrition and climate? The government had announced the publication today of this document intended to articulate the public policies of three ministries, agriculture, health and environment. To achieve by 2030 a healthy diet and one that emits less greenhouse gases? A publication awaited for more than two years: this strategy was planned by the Citizens’ Convention on Climate and the Climate and Resilience Law that followed in 2021.
the government backpedaled. And did not publish this text.After two days of hesitation and changes, Catherine Pétillon. 2 min
Who can claim the status of “victims of terrorism”? This afternoon,the Court of Cassation delivered highly anticipated rulings on the matter.The highest judicial instance in the country had examined on October 10, three appeals from civil parties in the Bataclan attacks and the Promenade des Anglais. Although having been recognized as victims by the assize courts that judged these cases, the applicants had been dismissed by the civil courts of their requests for compensation by the Victims’ Guarantee Fund for acts of terrorism and other offenses, the FGTI. In its decision, the Court of Cassation upheld the autonomy of the compensation process for victims of terrorism.
Ukraine: Anticorruption Investigation Targets Top Presidential Aide
Kyiv,Ukraine – A new development in an anticorruption investigation is raising concerns in Ukraine,with authorities searching the home of andriy Yermak,the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The investigation centers on allegations of large-scale bribery within the energy sector,potentially implicating one of Ukraine’s most powerful figures.
The search, conducted by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency, has sparked meaningful public and diplomatic scrutiny. Yermak,widely considered a key architect of Zelensky’s policies,is being investigated for potential links to a scheme involving illicit payments related to appointments in the energy industry.
According to reporting by The Kyiv Independent, the investigation was launched following allegations made by Oleksandr Dubinsky, a member of parliament, who claims to possess audio recordings suggesting Yermak accepted bribes in exchange for influencing key positions within the state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-anti-corruption-agency-searches-presidential-office-chief-of-staffs-home/
While details remain limited, the allegations come at a sensitive time for Ukraine, which is heavily reliant on international aid and investment. Concerns about corruption have long plagued the country, hindering its progress towards European integration and economic stability. The United States and the European Union have repeatedly stressed the importance of tackling corruption as a condition for continued support.
“This investigation is a critical test for Ukraine’s commitment to fighting corruption,” stated a recent analysis by the Atlantic Council. “the outcome will be closely watched by Western partners and will likely influence future aid disbursements.” https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ukraine-s-anti-corruption-drive-faces-a-critical-test/
As of November 28, 2023, Yermak has not publicly commented on the allegations. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days. the situation poses a potential challenge to Zelensky’s administration, both domestically and on the international stage, as ukraine continues to navigate the ongoing conflict with Russia and pursue its path towards a more transparent and accountable government.
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