Comment by Foreign Minister Tsahkna on the law ensuring the independence of anti-corruption institutions adopted on 31 July in Ukraine
Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.08.2025 | 10:31
Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the law ensuring the independence of anti-corruption institutions adopted on 31 July in Ukraine.
"The law adopted in Ukraine on 31 July, which gained the votes of 331 members of parliament, is an important and decisive step that reaffirms Ukraine's commitment to fighting corruption, and to its European future.
Independent institutions, such as the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) are the pillars of a democratic and functioning rule of law, and reinforcing them is a central part of joining the European Union. The law enshrines the independence of anti-corruption institutions and reiterates NABU's exclusive right to investigate high-level corruption. Other law enforcement agencies can intervene only in exceptional cases during the state of war and only with the permission of the head of SAPO or prosecutor general.
These changes are an important signal to both the Ukrainian society as well as international partners that Ukraine continues on its path of anti-corruption reforms and upholding the rule of law.
Estonia continues its solid support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression and is sharing its experience in state reform and European integration. Estonia stands firmly by Ukraine."
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