The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has called on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine. Zelenskiy has submitted draft legislation to restore the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, reversing an earlier bill aimed at stripping their autonomy. The Ukrainian leader thanked the European Commission for the provided expertise and expressed the same vision: it is important that the bill is adopted without delay, as early as next week. The European Commission also promised continued support for Ukraine on its path to EU membership, stating that Ukraine can count on their support to deliver progress on its European path. The EU and Ukraine are working together to ensure the preservation of these independent bodies and the EU’s rule of law.
The EU has urged Ukraine to establish independent anti-corruption bodies, with Zelenskiy indicating a swift response. Sac 875
