Iryna Mudra is the main candidate for the post of Minister of Justice

Iryna Mudra is the main candidate for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice

The main candidate for the post of the new Minister of Justice of Ukraine is currently considered to be Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. This was reported by several interlocutors in the authorities.

Although the prime minister Yulia Sviridenko proposes a Deputy Minister of Economy for this position Taras Kachka, According to sources, his chances of being appointed are considered minimal.

Details of personnel decisions

The interlocutors note that Iryna Mudra's name was considered a priority from the beginning of the personnel consultations. She is in charge of legal affairs in the Presidential Office, participates in key negotiations and coordinates a number of reforms, including anti-corruption and judicial reforms.

Taras Kachka was considered by some members of the government as an alternative, but according to sources, there is insufficient political support for his candidacy.

Context.

The appointment of a new Minister of Justice is expected around one week after dismissal of the current managers, Galushchenko and Grinchuk. Their dismissal is scheduled for next Tuesday.

The government is preparing personnel rotations amid renewed focus areas and increased coordination between ministries and the Presidential Office.