Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Zelenskyy Reverses Anti-Corruption Law Amid Trust Crisis in Ukraine
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy made a decision that angered people by trying to limit the power of the people who catch corruption.
People protested because they thought it was wrong, even though they support him in the war.
Because of the protests, he changed his mind.
This has caused people to trust him less.
Even Ukraine's friends in other countries were worried about it, and some think it could hurt Ukraine's chance to join the EU.
Now, lawmakers are going to be more careful when voting on laws supported by Zelenskyy.
President Zelenskyy reversed a law limiting anti-corruption watchdogs after public backlash and protests.
The initial law reduced powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
Public trust in Zelenskyy has decreased, according to recent polls, since the signing of the law.
The reversal came after concerns from Western allies who were worried about its impact on Ukraine's bid to join the EU.
Lawmakers now show more skepticism towards bills supported by Zelenskyy, demanding greater scrutiny.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- What
- President Zelenskyy reversed a law that limited anti-corruption watchdogs.
- When
- July
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- Due to public backlash, protests, and concerns from Western allies.
- President
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Law Change
- Reversed
- Affected Agencies
- NABU, SAPO
- Public Approval
- Decreased
- Protests
- Occurred in July
- Western Allies
- Expressed concern