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The Ukrainian parliament has passed amendments that undermine the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, NABU and SAPO, granting the prosecutor general new powers over investigations, which has raised concerns about the potential impact on Ukraine's reform efforts and EU relations.
Sweden has raised its terrorism threat level to the second-highest following a series of Quran burnings in the country by anti-Islam activists. The burnings have sparked angry demonstrations in Muslim countries. The Swedish Prime Minister stated that planned terrorist acts have been prevented, but did not provide further details. The domestic security service, SAPO, has warned that the overall security situation has deteriorated, and the risk of terrorism in Sweden is now at a "high threat" level. Sweden is considered a priority target for attacks from actors within violent Islamism. The recent burnings have complicated Sweden's attempt to join NATO, and Turkey's President has indicated that they could pose an obstacle to Sweden's bid.