Zelenskyy Backs Anti‑Corruption Reforms with EU, U.K., Germany Support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with Merz and Starmer as he pushes anti‑corruption reforms to secure Western backing.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today introduced a draft law aimed at reinstating the independence and full authorities of Ukraine’s anti‑corruption bodies—NABU and SAPO—after criticism that recent reforms weakened them. The move followed a wave of domestic protests and appeals from EU and U.K. leaders urging a course correction .
Zelenskyy consulted with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British PM Keir Starmer, and other European officials, framing the reforms as pivotal for Ukraine’s European Union integration and long‑term democratic resilience . The European Commission welcomed these efforts, urging quick passage of the legislation.
The initiative comes amid ongoing war with Russia, with fresh shelling reported near Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kostiantynivka . Bolstering anti‑corruption defenses is aimed at reinforcing internal institutions facing external threats and strengthening Western confidence.
Observers note that restoring these oversight bodies could be a turning point—reassuring Kyiv's Western allies that Ukraine remains committed to democratic standards even during wartime.
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