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G7 Urges Ukraine to Revive Anti-Corruption Agencies

7/28/2025

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Summary

G7 Urges Ukraine Reform

G7 diplomats are urging Ukraine's parliament to quickly pass a presidential bill that would revive the independence of anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO. This vital reform aims to bolster EU integration and enhance the business environment, as recent anti-corruption setbacks have sparked worries among investors and Western leaders about Ukraine's dedication to democratic values.

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Zelensky Advocates Reforms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for vital anti-corruption reforms and EU integration. They focused on a draft law to secure the independence of anti-corruption bodies, which Zelensky plans to adopt soon. He also signed laws on ARMA reform and expressed gratitude for the EU's recent sanctions against Russia.

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Historical Context

The Euromaidan protests in Ukraine in 2014 catalyzed significant political reforms, including the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). Since then, the European Union has allocated over €15 billion in aid, contingent on Ukraine's commitment to anti-corruption reforms, crucial for EU integration amid ongoing corruption concerns and Russian aggression.

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G7 Urges Ukraine Reform

G7 diplomats are urging Ukraine's parliament to quickly pass a presidential bill that would revive the independence of anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO. This vital reform aims to bolster EU integration and enhance the business environment, as recent anti-corruption setbacks have sparked worries among investors and Western leaders about Ukraine's dedication to democratic values.

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