Zelenskiy's Veto Protects Ukraine's Democracy from Threatening Asset Declaration Law

The draft law on electronic asset declarations for public officials in Ukraine, aimed at targeting corruption and integrating with the European Union, has been amended in a way that threatens the country's adherence to reform recommendations. The amendments provide loopholes that allow officials to hide their declarations for another year and weaken oversight. Civil society, investigative journalists, and European Parliament members have expressed concerns about the law's impact on trust in reforms. The media market in Ukraine has also suffered due to the ongoing war with Russia. To address these issues, President Zelensky should veto the detrimental amendments and demand that electronic asset declarations be made public.