Described in 52 pages: Georgian authorities announce de-oligarchization plan

 The Georgian government has unveiled a seven-point de-oligarchization plan, which is described on 52 pages, UNN reports with reference to Novosti Georgia.

According to the publication, the plan is a response to one of the main recommendations for gaining EU candidate status after the ruling party abandoned the idea of simply adopting a law on de-oligarchization. The main recommendation of the Western partners was a systemic approach rather than a personalized one.

Seven declared areas:

1. Strengthening the fight against all forms of corruption and its prevention

2. Public procurement: strengthening transparency and accountability

3. Effective competition policy

4. Justice

5. Combating money laundering and terrorist financing

6. Monitoring of political party funding

7. Media: Strengthening pluralism and transparency of media ownership

The action plan lists measures already taken and planned in these areas. For example, in the fight against corruption, it is planned to expand the list of persons obliged to report their income. A conflict of interest declaration form will also be developed.

With regard to party funding, it is planned to ban donations from legal entities.

Regarding the media, the government promises to analyze European legislation and adjust national legislation on this basis.

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