US EditionUkraine parliament votes to restore anti-corruption agencies after protests
KYIV, UKRAINE, JUL 31 – The Ukrainian parliament reversed a controversial reform after protests and EU criticism, restoring independence to NABU and SAPO to protect anti-corruption efforts, with 331 lawmakers supporting the bill.
- On July 31, 2025, Ukraine's Parliament unanimously passed legislation to reinstate the autonomy of the country’s primary anti-corruption agencies in response to widespread public protests.
- This vote followed President Zelensky's July 22 law placing these agencies under the prosecutor general, sparking fears of political interference and widespread backlash.
- Thousands of protesters gathered in Kyiv, vocally condemning the government and emphasizing that power belongs to the citizens, in an effort to urge lawmakers to repeal amendments that undermined the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
- Lawmakers approved the bill 331 to 0, reversing last week's changes that gave the general prosecutor power to reassign cases, as protesters and officials emphasized the need to destroy corruption.
- The decision aims to restore faith in Ukraine's wartime leadership and supports Kyiv's EU integration, while anti-corruption officials expect ongoing pressure from corrupt forces.
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Ukraine parliament restores anti-corruption agency independence following mass protests
Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation restoring the independence of the country’s leading anti-corruption agencies, reversing a controversial law enacted last week that placed them under the prosecutor general’s control. The new law was adopted by Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, with 331 votes in favor and none opposed. The law reestablishes the autonomy of the country’s anti-graft bodies, the National Anti…
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