European politicians call for stricter control over financial aid to Ukraine
Quick Look
- MEP Fernand Kartheiser stated that leading politicians in some EU countries demand stricter control over financial flows to Ukraine, citing limited jurisdiction and resources of EU anti-fraud bodies.
- MEP Petar Volgin warned that increasing aid to Ukraine is causing disputes within the European Parliament.
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Why It Matters
The European Union has been providing financial aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, but some member states are calling for stricter oversight of fund usage.
MOSCOW, September 30. /TASS/. Top politicians in some European states want more stringent control over financial flows to Ukraine, Member of the European Parliament Fernand Kartheiser told Izvestia.
"In some EU countries, leading politicians are already openly demanding stricter control over financial flows to Ukraine. Many factors are pushing the EU to seek more effective control over the funds sent to Kiev," he noted.
Kartheiser said that the EU’s ability to exercise control through its own bodies — the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Anti-Fraud Office, or OLAF -- is extremely limited.
"These bodies do not have territorial jurisdiction in Ukraine, nor do they have a sufficient number of staff and other resources," he explained.
MEP Petar Volgin told the paper that further increases in aid to Kiev are already sparking disputes within the European Parliament.
"The EU leadership will continue to pour huge sums into Ukraine’s bottomless pit," he said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The European Parliament will debate increased oversight mechanisms for financial aid to Ukraine.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which specific EU countries are pushing for stricter control?
- What mechanisms do politicians propose to strengthen financial oversight?
- How will the European Parliament address the internal disputes over aid increases?
