Ukraine approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash
Summary
Ukraine's parliament passed a new law to restore the independence of anti-corruption agencies after public protests and pressure from the European Union. This decision reversed a previous move to place these agencies under the control of a prosecutor backed by President Zelenskyy.Key Facts
- Ukraine's parliament approved a law to restore anti-corruption agencies' independence.
- The decision came after protests and EU pressure following a previous move to reduce their independence.
- President Zelenskyy initially backed a bill to place the agencies under a prosecutor he supported.
- Thousands protested, viewing the initial bill as authoritarian.
- The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office were affected.
- The EU had frozen $1.7 billion in aid due to concerns about agency independence.
- The EU sees these agencies as crucial for Ukraine's potential EU membership.
- The new law was passed overwhelmingly by Ukraine's lawmakers.
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