The Embassy of the United States and the European Union Delegation in Skopje welcome the progress made so far regarding the implementation of the Law on the Special Public Prosecution for an inquiry into the intercepted communications, a key segment of the political agreement.
They said, the rapid appointment of Katica Janeva as Special Public Prosecutor to investigate the intercepted communications, and the fact that she submitted a proposal for a team of prosecutors to the Council of Public Prosecutors on time, and general work plans, team and finances to Parliament to the Government and the Council of Public Prosecutors, was a positive moment and represents progress.
“It is critical that the Council of Public Prosecutors fulfills its role under the law on investigation of intercepted communications and appoints Ms. Janeva’s team, so that her office can begin carrying out its mandate and performing its duties independently and free from any form of political pressure. The European Union Delegation and the United States Embassy stand ready to assist if asked to provide training and technical assistance to the office of the Public Prosecutor to investigate intercepted communications”, said thr joint statement.
