Why Zelenskyy tried to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anticorruption agencies?
Summary
Last week, many people in Ukraine protested against a new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This law could reduce the independence of key anticorruption agencies in the country. The protests led President Zelenskyy to propose a new bill to restore their independence.Key Facts
- Ukrainians protested against a new law on July 22 that could limit the independence of two anticorruption agencies, NABU and SAPO.
- The law gives the prosecutor general, who is appointed by the president and approved by parliament, more control over these agencies.
- Protests occurred in several cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv.
- The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) was set up to investigate corruption among high-level officials.
- Many people see the law as a step back from reforms that followed the 2013-14 pro-democracy protests.
- President Zelenskyy argued the law is needed to remove any Russian influence within these agencies.
- Zelenskyy introduced a new bill to restore the independence of the anticorruption agencies after the protests.
- NABU had been investigating several senior officials, including those in Zelenskyy's own party.
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