Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agencies Regain Independence
Introduction
On December 16, 2019, Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, overturned a controversial law that would have limited the independence of two anti-corruption agencies. This decision came after large-scale protests by young Ukrainians who demanded that the law be revoked. The move is seen as a major step towards fulfilling Zelensky's campaign promise to fight corruption in the country and restore trust in the government.
Key Details
The law, which was passed in October, would have given the government more control over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. This caused outrage among the Ukrainian public, who saw it as a threat to the progress made in the fight against corruption. Civil society organizations and activists organized protests, including a tent camp outside the parliament building, to pressure the government to reverse the law.
Zelensky's decision to overturn the law has been met with praise and relief from the Ukrainian public. It is seen as a victory for the young generation who have been at the forefront of the fight against corruption in the country. This move also sends a strong message to the international community that Ukraine is committed to tackling corruption and improving its image.
Impact
The decision to restore the independence of the anti-corruption agencies is a significant step in the right
