Regarding the Return of Deported Children:
A new mechanism for identifying and returning deported children has been approved with three assistance packages - short-term (up to 3 months), medium-term (3-6 months), and long-term (6-18 months). Interdepartmental support teams are being created to coordinate assistance. The procedure for financing measures from state and local budgets has…
Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine declared unconstitutional the provision on excise tax on retail fuel sales that was in effect from January 1, 2015. The reason was a violation of the principle of tax legislation stability, as the law was adopted on 28.12.2014, published on 31.12.2014, and entered into force on 01.01.2015. The…
Constitutional Court of Ukraine
The CCU declared unconstitutional the provision of the Tax Code on excise tax from retail sale of fuel, which was in effect since 2015. The Court decided that the introduction of the tax without a transition period violated the principle of tax legislation stability. The lack of comprehensive regulation of accounting…
Constitutional Court Decision on Excise Tax
The Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the provision of the Tax Code on excise tax from retail sale of fuel, which was in effect from January 1, 2015. The main reason was the violation of the principle of tax legislation stability, as the law came into force without providing a…
Changes in Legislation on Public Administration:
- The maximum number of employees in central executive bodies has been modified - the Ministry of Infrastructure has been renamed to the Ministry of Development with an increase in staff from 427 to 497 persons, and the staff of territorial bodies of 10 state services has been reduced.
- A…
Changes in Public Administration
- A process-based approach has been introduced in central executive bodies - ministries must optimize at least 3 processes annually, and agencies and services - at least 2 processes. Special units are being created to analyze and optimize processes.
- The staff of the Ministry of Social Policy has been increased from…
Monitoring of Biological and Landscape Diversity
A new procedure for monitoring biological and landscape diversity in Ukraine has been approved. The monitoring covers plant and animal species, natural habitats, and biotopes. Monitoring results include primary data, diversity status assessments, and forecasts, which are stored indefinitely.
Medication Registration Simplification
A simplified 30-day registration procedure has been introduced…
Changes Regarding Reservation of Military Reservists
Medical workers of state and municipal healthcare facilities and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have been added to the list of persons subject to reservation. A special procedure for transferring to special military registration has been established for employees of critical infrastructure enterprises during the period from…
No new legal acts were published today
Changes Regarding Military Service in the State Protection Department
Comprehensive changes have been made to the procedure for service in the State Protection Department. The assignment of military ranks has been detailed, the procedure for temporary duty performance has been modified, and the list of leaves has been expanded. Under martial law, the appointment of…
Changes Regarding Military Service and Defense:
- Simplified the procedure for appointing individuals without higher education to officer positions in the State Guard Service during martial law, updated leave rules and temporary duty assignment procedures.
- Approved the procedure for recruiting to military service conditionally early released persons from places of imprisonment, including medical examination, psychological…
No new legal acts were published today
Changes to Local Budgets
It is permitted to make changes to local budgets for the use of remaining funds from the subsidy for primary school students' nutrition. Such changes must be based on an official conclusion from the local financial authority about the available funds balance.
Expansion of Mobilization Deferment
Employees of gas distribution system operators…
Changes in Judicial Legislation:
- The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading a draft law on establishing two new courts in Kyiv - the City District and Appellate Administrative Courts.
- A draft law on introducing specialization for judges to handle military crimes and crimes against peace and humanity has been approved in the…
Changes in Public Investment Management
An Interdepartmental Working Group has been established under the Cabinet of Ministers to coordinate actions of government authorities and international financial organizations regarding public investment projects. The group includes representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, and other agencies. The group has the right to obtain information from…
No new legal acts were published today
No new legal acts were published today
Draft Laws Adopted in First Reading:
Amendments to the law on electronic identification - aimed at improving provisions regarding electronic identification and ensuring continuity of electronic trust services.
Changes for implementing EU norms on electronic communications - for harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with European standards in the field of electronic communications.
Amendments to the law on…
Key Changes in Legislation:
Social Protection and Support:
- An experimental project has been introduced to provide quarterly assistance of 1,500 UAH to combat participants for sports activities through the Diia app.
- Functions for assigning compensation for IDP accommodation have been transferred from the Ministry of Reintegration to the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
- A new system for…
On Assistance to Veterans for Sports Activities
A two-year experimental project is being introduced to provide quarterly assistance of 1,500 UAH to combat participants and persons with disabilities due to war for sports activities. Up to 100,000 people per year will be able to receive assistance through the Diia app. Funds can only be used…