Moldavian Journal of International Law and International Relations
PATH TO THE EU: MOLDOVA AND UKRAINE’S QUEST TO ERADICATE CORRUPTIO - A COMPARATIVE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Author: PATRICHEEV Iurie
JEL Classification: K33
Universal Decimal Classification: 341.29.009(100)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61753/1857-1999/2345-1963/2023.19-2.09
PATRICHEEV Iurie - LL.M. Legal Research student at the Faculty of Law, University of Groningen, the Netherlands (Groningen, The Netherlands).
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5372-4279Email: iuriepatricheev@gmail.com
Keywords: corruption, anti corruption l egislation, European integration, interpretation, definition of corruption, European Union.
Abstract
This article compares anti corruption legislation in Moldova and Ukraine, examining their alignment with each other which is essential in the context of their aspirations for European integration. It analyses primary le gal rules and relevant court judgements, emphasising differences and similarities in defining and interpreting corruption. Moldova’s broader approach contrasts with Ukraine’s focus on public sector corruption exclusively, revealing varying degrees of harmo nisation. The study concludes that despite sharing foundational elements in defining corruption, both countries need to improve transparency and accountability standards to meet European anti corruption standards.