Ukrainian parliament passes EU-linked prosecution reform bill slammed by anti-graft experts

The Ukrainian parliament has passed a controversial prosecution reform bill criticized by anti-corruption experts as ineffective. The bill aims to reintroduce competitive selection for prosecutorial roles, a requirement from the EU, but lacks independent oversight. Critics argue it fails to address corruption within the prosecution service and allows current prosecutors to dominate the selection process. The reform follows a major investigation into corruption that led to the dismissal of the Prosecutor General. Activists claim the bill entrenches existing corrupt practices rather than reforming them, while the EU continues to push for genuine changes in Ukraine's judicial system.