Archive · 28 Jul 2025
EU Calls on Ukraine to Protect Anti-Corruption Agencies
The European Union wants Ukraine to keep its anti-corruption agencies independent, meaning they can work without being told what to do.
The EU thinks this is very important for Ukraine to join the EU.
Ukraine's leader, Zelenskiy, had a talk with the head of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen.
They agreed it's essential to protect the anti-corruption agencies.
Zelenskiy is now working on a new law to make sure these agencies are independent.
This follows criticism of a previous plan that might have limited their power.
The EU is also promising to keep helping Ukraine on its way to becoming a member of the EU.
EU urges Ukraine to maintain independent anti-corruption bodies.
Zelenskiy signals swift action to address EU concerns.
Draft legislation submitted to restore the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
Ursula von der Leyen and Zelenskiy discussed the issue.
Von der Leyen pledged continued EU support for Ukraine's path to membership.
- Who
- Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President) and Volodymyr Zelenskiy (Ukrainian President).
- What
- EU urges Ukraine to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies, prompting Zelenskiy to take swift action.
- When
- Sunday and Thursday (as reported).
- Where
- Brussels, Ukraine.
- Why
- To ensure Ukraine maintains its path towards EU membership and upholds the rule of law.
EU Perspective
Ukraine Perspective
Importance of Independent Bodies
EU Perspective
Independent anti-corruption bodies are essential for Ukraine's rule of law and EU membership.
Ukraine Perspective
N/A
- Key Figures
- Ursula von der Leyen, Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- Event
- EU-Ukraine discussion on anti-corruption
- Action
- Zelenskiy submitted draft legislation
- Objective
- Restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies
- Outcome
- EU support for Ukraine's EU membership path