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What controversial law did Zelenskyy sign?

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Zelenskyy signed a controversial law placing Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies under the control of the Prosecutor General, sparking protests and EU criticism.

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Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests

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  • Thousands protested in Kyiv against a bill reducing anti-corruption agency independence.
  • The law places NABU and SAPO under the Prosecutor General, who reports to President Zelensky. 41s
  • The government claims the law is intended to prevent Russian interference. 58s
  • European Union diplomats criticized the move as a setback for Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts. 1m 29s
  • Ukraine ranks 105th out of 180 countries on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index. 1m 46s
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Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests
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France 24
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Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law placing the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office under the Prosecutor General, who reports to him.

Ukrainians react after Zelenskyy signs controversial bill
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CBS News
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Ukrainians react after Zelenskyy signs controversial bill

Zelenskyy signed a bill giving the prosecutor more control over two previously independent anti-corruption agencies, leading to major protests and EU concerns.

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