The European Union has called on the Government of South Sudan to increase political and financial support for the country’s constitution – making process.
Through the representative Mr. Lothar Jaschke, the union cited concerns over slow progress and recent security violations.
In his opening remarks at a workshop on Constitutionalism and Federalism, Mr. Jaschke, said Sudan’s transition to a democratic, stable, and peaceful nation.
“The constitution-making process should be a process of creating a common state for all ethnicities and societal groups with a common identity where all voices are heard,” Mr. Jaschke stated.
The EU has committed €4 million to the process and chairs the constitutional affairs committee within R-JMEC.
However, Mr. Jaschke noted that the committee has been not met in 2025 due to a lack of progress.
He also pointed out that the government’s promise to fund the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) five months ago has not yet to be fulfilled.
Mr. Jaschke raised concerns about the recent violations of the ceasefire and peace agreement, including fighting in Upper Nile, and the arrests and detentions of political leaders.
He stressed that a conducive and safe environment is essential for the public and civic campaign phase of the constitution-making process.
He concluded by reiterating the EU’s commitment to supporting South Sudan’s transition and urged all parties to show the political will to implement the peace agreement and move towards dialogue.
