US EditionOur Readers' Questions About Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bodies, Answered
UKRAINE, JUL 25 – Zelenskyy reversed a law threatening Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies after nationwide protests and international criticism to maintain Western aid and EU integration prospects.
- On Tuesday, President Zelenskyy approved a law expanding the Prosecutor General’s authority over NABU and SAPO, triggering protests in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv.
- Amid EU and citizen pressure, Zelenskyy approved the law, as it was justified to cleanse investigative bodies of Russian influence.
- Following protests, Zelenskyy then announced on Thursday that he would put forward new legislation to restore anti-corruption agencies’ independence, and `All the norms for the independence of anti-corruption institutions will be there`, Zelenskyy said.
- Despite the concession, protesters demanded to see the revised law first, and opposition lawmakers called for an urgent parliamentary meeting to reverse it.
- July 31 review could reshape perceptions of Kyiv’s transparency commitments and its geopolitical future.
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Our readers' questions about Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, answered
Editor's note: We offered members of the Kyiv Independent community to share their questions about a controversial bill that undermined Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions and the street protests that followed it this week. Our staff's answers to their questions are below. Join our community and get the chance to ask your questions directly to our team. What is NABU? And besides NABU, there is NAZK, SAPO, and VAKS — what are they and why were…
President Zelensky has reversed course after massive criticism of the threatened independence of the anti-corruption authorities. But before a new law is in place, there are still risks to ongoing investigations. – A lot of damage can still be done, says Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau.
First, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law designed to combat corruption more effectively. President Zelensky signed the law into law. Then, Kyiv witnessed the largest protests since 2014, and even the EU was irritated. Zelensky then rescinded the law. A new law is scheduled to be voted on in parliament on July 31. What's going on in Kyiv? An analysis
Ukraine protests continue as Zelenskyy offers new anti-corruption bill after European pressure
Ukrainians are taking to the streets to protest a new law they worry will undermine the work of two key anti-corruption agencies and erode the independence of bodies meant to provide a check on power. Protests are growing and spreading around the country even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered a vague new bill to alleviate demonstrators’ concerns. After a day of pressure from Ukrainian citizens, the European Commission and many European go…
Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over ‘revenge’ fears – Financial Times - Corruption By Cops
Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over ‘revenge’ fears Financial Times Source link The post Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over ‘revenge’ fears – Financial Times first appeared on Corruption By Cops.
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