The Telethon Will Exist Until the End of Martial Law - Tochytskyi, Despite Criticism from the European Commission
Introduction
A telethon organized by the Ukrainian government raised 65 million euros for the country's military and humanitarian efforts.
However, the European Commission has criticized the event, saying it violates the EU's state aid rules.
Despite the criticism, the Ukrainian government says the telethon will continue until the end of martial law.
The Telethon
The telethon was held on June 25 and was broadcast on Ukrainian television and online.
The event featured performances by Ukrainian celebrities and speeches by government officials.
The money raised by the telethon will be used to purchase military equipment, provide humanitarian aid, and support displaced Ukrainians.
The European Commission's Criticism
The European Commission has criticized the telethon, saying it violates the EU's state aid rules.
The EU's state aid rules are designed to prevent governments from giving unfair advantages to companies.
The Commission argues that the telethon gives the Ukrainian government an unfair advantage because it allows it to raise money that would not be available to private companies.
The Ukrainian Government's Response
The Ukrainian government has defended the telethon, saying it is necessary to support the country's military and humanitarian efforts.
The government argues that the telethon does not violate the EU's state aid rules because it is not giving an unfair advantage to any company.
The government has also said that the telethon will continue until the end of martial law.
Conclusion
The telethon raised 65 million euros for the Ukrainian government's military and humanitarian efforts.
However, the European Commission has criticized the event, saying it violates the EU's state aid rules.
The Ukrainian government has defended the telethon, saying it is necessary to support the country's military and humanitarian efforts.
The government has also said that the telethon will continue until the end of martial law.
