Ukrainian lawmakers voted to remove the independence of two anti-corruption bodies, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and an anti-graft prosecutor's office. This action has drawn criticism from the European Union, with officials emphasizing that the independence of these bodies is essential for Ukraine's path to EU membership. Ukraine's Prime Minister is preparing to discuss a new loan program with the IMF, while peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place soon. The EU's enlargement commissioner expressed serious concern about the implications of this vote for Ukraine's reform efforts.
The vote in the Ukrainian parliament to strip two anti-corruption bodies of their independence has raised serious concerns about Ukraine's commitment to anti-corruption reforms crucial for EU integration.
Marta Kos highlighted that the dismantling of essential safeguards for the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine is a major setback in Ukraine's EU integration efforts.
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