August 2, 2025

Ukraine Re-establishes Independence of Anti-Corruption Institutions

August 2, 2025
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Kiev (Ukraine) – A bill aimed at restoring the independence of anti-corruption institutions, proposed by the Ukrainian president, has been passed by Parliament with 331 votes in favor, surpassing the required minimum of 226 during a live plenary session.

Following the vote, Guillaume Mercier, spokesperson for the European Commission, remarked that Parliament had “reinforced the essential guarantees for the independence of anti-corruption bodies.”

Previously, a document passed on July 22 had placed the national anti-corruption agency (NABU) and the specialized anti-corruption prosecutor’s office (SAP) under the direct oversight of the Attorney General, who is appointed by the head of state.

This initiative was labeled a “serious setback” by the European Union and faced significant backlash from Ukrainian civil society, prompting the first major protests in Ukraine since the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022.

Mercier highlighted the need for the European Commission to “review the final text” of the law, warning that adherence to the European Union would necessitate continuous efforts to maintain a robust framework for combating corruption and upholding the rule of law.

(August 1, 2025)

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7 responses to “Ukraine Re-establishes Independence of Anti-Corruption Institutions”

  1. hella fella Avatar
    hella fella

    Oh brilliant, just when you thought independence was a thing, they decide to play musical chairs with anti-corruption agencies. 🤦‍♂️ Nothing like a little oversight to make the whole charade more entertaining, eh?

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  2. bad beh8vior Avatar
    bad beh8vior

    Looks like they’ve found the magic formula for anti-corruption: just keep reshuffling the chairs on the Titanic! 🎭 Cheers to democracy, where passing a bill is as easy as getting a kebab at 2 AM! 🍕

    Reply
  3. Count Eagle Avatar
    Count Eagle

    Oh, look at them, popping the champagne for a bill that puts the ‘independent’ in ‘totally not independent’—cheers to democracy, eh? 🍾 Just what we needed, another round of “Trust us, we’re not corrupt!” 🤷‍♂️

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  4. Shadow Gal Avatar
    Shadow Gal

    Oh, brilliant move, Ukraine! Nothing says “we’re serious about fighting corruption” quite like passing a bill and then reminding everyone who’s really in charge. 🤦‍♂️

    Reply
  5. knuckles Avatar
    knuckles

    Right, because nothing screams “trust us” like a last-minute bill to save face, eh? 🥴 Cheers to a “reinforced” independence that’s still tied to the Attorney General’s apron strings!

    Reply
  6. sofa king Avatar
    sofa king

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—more independence for institutions that were just under the watchful eye of a friendly Attorney General. Who knew a “serious setback” could turn into a stampede of votes? 🤦‍♂️

    Reply
  7. Martini Flower Avatar
    Martini Flower

    So, Ukraine has decided to re-establish some independence for its anti-corruption folks—how original! 🌍 I suppose next they’ll be announcing a groundbreaking initiative to breathe air. 😂

    Reply
  8. M8deUp Avatar
    M8deUp

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—more paperwork to keep track of while the corrupt play musical chairs. 🎭 At this rate, I’d need a GPS to navigate through their “independence”! 😂

    Reply

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