Ukraine Moves to Restore Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies

The reversal of a controversial law signed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy followed public protests and EU pressure.
Ukraine Moves to Restore Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses lawmakers during a session of parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 16, 2024. Reuters/Andrii Nesterenko
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Ukraine’s Parliament on July 31 overwhelmingly approved a bill restoring the independence of two key anti-corruption watchdogs, reversing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s contentious move earlier this month that had sparked protests and concern from European officials.
The bill, now submitted to Zelenskyy, passed with 331 votes in favor and none against. It reverses legislation signed on July 22 that had granted Ukraine’s prosecutor general authority over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
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