Thousands gathered in Kyiv to demand a presidential veto on a controversial anti-corruption bill. This event represents the first significant rally against the government since the start of the war. The Ukrainian Parliament approved legislation that enhances oversight of key anti-corruption bodies, raising concerns of reduced independence and increased presidential control. Critics believe this undermines efforts to combat corruption, which is vital for EU accession and Western aid. Public outrage has been widespread, comparing the law's moral impact to ongoing military threats.
In effect, if this bill becomes law, the head of SAPO will become a nominal figure, while NABU will lose its independence and turn into a subdivision of the prosecutor general's office.
Independent bodies like NABU & SAPO are essential for Ukraine's EU path. Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.
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