Key EU-Reform Bills Passed by Ukraine’s Parliament: What It Means for Unlocking €4 Billion.

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Critical Legislation

According to Espreso.tv: Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that the Verkhovna Rada has passed several bills aimed at aligning Ukraine with European Union standards and securing financial aid under the Ukraine Facility program. Notably, Bill No. 14174, which focuses on railway transport safety, was adopted with 254 votes in favor. It is worth highlighting that the deadline for approving this measure had already passed at the end of last December.

Additionally, the parliament endorsed Bill No. 13165-2, which mandates integrity checks on judges’ asset declarations. This legislation, supported by 242 votes, unlocks over €300 million from the European Union—a significant milestone in Ukraine’s EU integration journey. Another key piece of legislation, Bill No. 14345, aimed at restoring oversight of state aid, also missed its original deadline, which expired in December of last year.

Financial Support and the Ukraine Facility Program

However, Bill No. 15024, which would have introduced simplified bankruptcy procedures for small businesses, was not added to the parliamentary agenda despite receiving 195 votes in favor. The Ukraine Facility program provides Ukraine with €50 billion in EU financial support for the 2024–2027 period. Under this framework, Ukraine has already received its seventh tranche of funding—€2.8 billion—bringing total disbursements under the program to over €29.4 billion.

The final deadlines for meeting program conditions are set for June 30 and September 29, 2026. On March 31, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos delivered a letter to Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk outlining the reforms needed to unlock €4 billion. These legislative steps and financial backing are crucial for Ukraine’s continued European integration and economic recovery.

The passage of these bills signals a renewed push by Ukraine toward EU integration and stronger institutional capacity.

The urgency of these reforms is underscored by the requirements of the Ukraine Facility program, which are critical for accessing EU funds. As seen with the stalled simplified bankruptcy bill, failing to meet certain conditions can delay funding and, in turn, threaten the country’s economic stability.