Can We Trust the EU to Fairly and Impartially Investigate Itself?
Significant failings by the EEAS in dealing with investigations, have led many to question whether it is appropriate for the EU to investigate itself.
Protecting the integrity of the EU is the primary goal of its constituent parts. Internal investigations are premised on controlling process and outcome.” Simon MortimerCITY OF LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ When Judge Malcolm Simmons gave evidence before the Kosovo Assembly, he described serious failures by the EU and its institutions to investigate claims of serious misconduct committed by staff of EULEX, the EU rule of law mission in Kosovo. He also claimed that senior staff of the European External Action Service (the EU equivalent of the State Department) in Brussels had committed misconduct, including the manipulation of investigations.