Ukraine Backs Changes to Anti-Corruption Law Sought by EU.

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Ukraine's parliament has approved changes to anti-corruption and minorities legislation requested by the European Union (EU) as the country seeks to open accession talks with the bloc. The European Commission has recommended negotiations on Ukraine's membership bid once the government completes reforms, with a focus on anti-corruption efforts. The approved changes include expanding the staff of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and allowing the National Agency on Corruption Prevention to inspect assets acquired by public servants before taking office. The legislation also takes into account EU standards in the rights of national minorities, addressing concerns raised by Hungary. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes for the European Council to approve starting official talks on Ukraine's EU membership next week. [Extracted from the article]

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