Obstacles to ratification: the government of the Netherlands has filed a lawsuit over the Association Agreement with Ukraine
Obstacles to ratification: the government of the Netherlands has filed a lawsuit over the Association Agreement with Ukraine
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The movement “Forum for democracy” wants to stop the ratification of the agreement.
In the Netherlands the movement “Forum for democracy” has filed a lawsuit against the government to prevent the ratification of the Association Agreement with Ukraine.
It is reported Dutchnews.nl.
The leader of the movement, Thierry Bode wants the REFs stopped the government’s attempts to ratify the Agreement with Ukraine. Members of the movement argue that the law on the consultative referendum suggests that after the voting took place, the results should be taken as soon as possible, or ignored.
But the government has begun negotiations in the EU and with the political parties within the country regarding next steps.
“Forum for democracy” shows that it is a violation of law.
See also: Both chambers of the Parliament of the Netherlands will support the Association Agreement with Ukraine – media
Recall that the Upper house of the Dutch Parliament (Senate) will consider ratification of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU after March 15, 2017, when elections to the lower house of Parliament.
This was stated by Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Ukraine on European integration Elena zerkal.
According to her, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands mark Rutte will submit to the Senate proposals concerning the decision on ratification after the election.
The Netherlands will sign the Association Agreement only under certain conditions
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December 15, 2016, 13:23
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