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Germany says Ukraine’s anti-corruption law “necessary” but not sufficient

The German FM said that Ukraine has to "continue reforms in the sphere of fighting corruption," welcoming country's passage of law aimed at strengthening anti-corruption agencies.

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People protest again in several Ukrainian cities over law on anti corruption agencies

Street protests erupted across six Ukrainian cities Wednesday as lawmakers prepare to vote on legislation that would reverse controversial restrictions placed on the National Anti-Corruption Bureaus eight days earlier.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine’s Parliament sets day for consideration of Zelenskyy’s bill on independence of anti-corruption agencies

Nine days after triggering nationwide protests by subordinating Ukraine's top anti-corruption agencies to the prosecutor general, parliament reportedly will vote on 31 July on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's bill to restore their independence

byMaria Tril

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Polish FM Sikorski warns Zelenskyy: “Worst thing” would be abandoning anti-corruption fight

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that abandoning anti-corruption efforts would be his "worst" possible decision, as Ukraine grapples with threats to its key investigative agencies' independence.

byMaria Tril

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EU Officials demand Ukraine explain controversial anti-corruption law weakening NABU, SAPO

European Parliament members raised concerns over Ukraine's adoption of the controversial anti-corruption law and warned that the legislation threatens both EU financial assistance and the country's accession prospects, with one deputy calling it "a clear breach of trust."

byMaria Tril

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“We heard the street”: Zelenskyy promises to restore independence of NABU and SAPO, prepares draft law

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to restore independence to Ukraine's main anti-corruption agencies through new legislation, responding to public protests that erupted after he signed controversial changes eliminating their autonomy just one day earlier.

byMaria Tril

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Ursula von der Leyen demands Zelenskyy explain anti-corruption law that sparked nationwide protests

EU chief called Ukrainian President demanding explanations for a law that subordinates Ukraine's premier anti-corruption agencies to the prosecutor general, with Brussels warning there can be "no compromise" on rule of law standards for EU candidate countries.

byMaria Tril