Overview

• The Verkhovna Rada approved President Zelenskiy’s proposal with 331 votes in favor and nine against to restore the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
• This repeal reverses last week’s legislation that had subordinated the agencies to the prosecutor general’s office, raising concerns about political interference.
• Nationwide protests and criticism from the EU, G7 and civil society groups prompted Zelenskiy to submit the reversal bill.
• EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos welcomed the decision, calling it a recovery of essential checks and safeguards for Ukraine’s rule-of-law reforms.
• Safeguarding these agencies’ autonomy is considered vital for Ukraine’s aspirations to join the EU and to maintain transparency in war-related investigations.