Political Positions
Klitschko sees the European Union as Ukraine's "model for our future political and economic development." He believes current President Viktor Yanukovych and his Government are "deliberately destroying the integration (into Europe) prospects of Ukraine." Klitschko is in favour of NATO-Ukraine cooperation.
Klitschko wants less corruption and more transparency in Ukrainian politics. He also advocates lower taxes to stimulate the economy of Ukraine.
Klitschko did accuse in October 2011 President Yanukovych and the Azarov Government of "doing everything to manipulate the rules to stay in power longer"; furthermore (in December 2011) he assert(ed) "every statement of the government" as "a continuation of lies and disinformation." Klitschko wants former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko to be able participate in the 2012 parliamentary elections (Lutsenko is charged with abuse of power and Tymoshenko has been sentenced for the same misconduct). He has also taken part in a rally for Tymoshenko's release.
In December 2011 Klitschko described the judicial system of Ukraine as "complete degradation" and accused it of violating human rights and humiliating its prisoners.
In July 2012 party-leader Klychko stated his party UDAR will not cooperate with the Party of Regions in the Ukrainian Parliament.
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