US Withdraws from European Anti-Corruption Body GRECO
As part of the Trump administration's policies to distance itself from international structures, the US has ended its GRECO membership.
The US has officially withdrawn from GRECO, Europe's leading anti-corruption watchdog, as part of the Trump administration's policies of withdrawing from international and multilateral organizations.
Termination of GRECO Membership
The Trump administration announced that it has officially withdrawn the US from GRECO, the European anti-corruption monitoring body, a move that drew international attention.
Policy of Distancing from International Institutions
Plans to withdraw from international and multilateral organizations that are alleged to have overstepped their authority, proved inefficient, or failed to align with US policies are being pursued with determination.
Official Notification and Departed Countries
The Council of Europe announced on Tuesday that the US had formally notified them a day earlier of its withdrawal from GRECO, noting that previously only Russia and Belarus had left the body.
State Department's Justification
The State Department confirmed the move, stating that US participation, which required an annual financial contribution, provided no tangible benefit to national security.
Assessment by the Council of Europe
The Strasbourg-based Council of Europe stated that the US had made valuable contributions to GRECO, expressing hope that cooperation could resume in the future.