EU-erklæring om Honduras

The decision not to renew the mandate of the Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) is regrettable and a step in the wrong direction. The renewal had been called for by many Honduran stakeholders.  The European Union and its Member States regret the unwillingness of the government of Honduras to reach an agreement with the Organisation of American States on the renewal of the mandate. This sends a negative message which hampers on-going efforts in the fight against corruption and impunity in the country. The government of Honduras must continue to strengthen anti-corruption efforts, including through legislative reform and the reorganisation of the penal justice system. The EU stands ready to support such efforts.

The Candidate Countries Republic of North Macedonia*, Montenegro*, Serbia* and Albania*, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as the Republic of Moldova and Armenia align themselves with this declaration.

* - Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.