Bulgaria parliament overturns presidential veto on anti-corruption law

According to Transparency International, Bulgaria is the EU's most corrupt country.

By: Reuters | Sofia | Published: January 12, 2018 5:37 pm

Bulgarian president Rumen Radev in Paris, France. (Source: AP)

Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday overturned a presidential veto on anti-graft legislation, clearing the way for the creation of a special unit to investigate individuals occupying high public office as well as assets and conflicts of interest.

Last week Bulgarian President Rumen Radev vetoed the law, passed by parliament, saying the bill failed to offer the means to effectively investigate corruption networks.