Skopje, 28 April 2025 (MIA) - Following latest developments involving anti-corruption chief Tatjana Dimitrovska, the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) in a statement on Monday assures the public, partners and the international community that the institution remains fully committed to respecting the principles of integrity, transparency and the rule of law.

"The State Commission, as an institution, continues to operate independently and efficiently, in line with its jurisdiction and its mandate. The State Commission continues to implement its current activities and obligations, and its mission to prevent and combat corruption at all levels remains unchanged and stronger than ever," reads the statement. 

The anti-corruption commission notes that the procedures for determining individual responsibility do not undermine institutional and collective commitment.

"We are aware of the importance and significance of public trust. That is why we will continue to work with the highest transparency and cooperate with the competent authorities, ensuring respect for the law and the highest ethical standards within the SCPC," adds the statement.

Ahead of Thursday's National Convention on the European Union in North Macedonia (NCEU-MK) fifth session on anti-corruption, former SCPC head Biljana Ivanovska called for immediate resignation of the incumbent, noting that otherwise she was still "infecting" the institution. "Something needs to be done so that the institution can freely cleanse itself," Ivanovska said. 

In response to a reporter's question over the latest developments involving incumbent anti-corruption head, Tatjana Dimitrovska, who was last week marked as a suspect in the "Additive" case due to disclosure of an official secret, Ivanovska said that a heavy blow has undoubtedly been dealt to society, citizens and the institution, pointing out that this is not the time to sit idly by.

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