Zelensky's entourage opposes handing over authority on the selection of the Prosecutor General to an independent commission

Opposition to the model with a decisive commission vote

Within the closest circle of President Volodymyr Zelensky, there is clear disagreement with the concept under which the selection commission would obtain a decisive vote during the selection of a candidate for the post of Prosecutor General.

A senior representative of the presidential team told the publication "Ukrainska Pravda" that official Kyiv is considering only an alternative scenario: the formation of an advisory group. Such a body would have the function of recommending several candidates, but not making the final selection.

Position on constitutionality and comparison with NABU

According to an insider, the transfer of authority regarding the final appointment of the Prosecutor General to an independent selection commission, in the opinion of government representatives, contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine.

The authorities are not considering the introduction of a model similar to the selection of the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), where international experts play a key role.

EU requirements and the status of obligation fulfilment

The review of procedures for appointing heads of law enforcement agencies is a component of the Kachka-Kos plan, which contains ten key obligations. For Brussels, this document remains relevant and is informally perceived as a key test of Ukraine's readiness to carry out reforms.

Meanwhile, according to sources, the Ukrainian authorities are showing a slow reaction to other items of the plan. In particular, they are not rushing to repeal the "Lozovy rights" and to grant NABU the right to independently conduct expert examinations.