Seven EU Integration Laws Stalled as Government Resignation Triggers Automatic Withdrawal of Key Bills.

Yuliia Svyrydenko's Resignation and Its Fallout

According to Слово і Діло — Інфографіка: Yuliia Svyrydenko's departure has led to the resignation of the entire Cabinet of Ministers, bringing legislative progress to a halt. Under the Verkhovna Rada's rules of procedure, once a government's mandate ends, all bills it submitted are automatically withdrawn. This procedural mechanism has thrown a wrench into several important reform efforts.

As a result, seven EU integration bills are set to be withdrawn. These include:

• Establishment of a National Bureau for Transport Accident Investigations (No. 13674)
• Simplification of residence permits and work authorization for foreigners (No. 14211)
• Creation of a digital accessibility mechanism for electronic information resources (No. 14278)
• New rules for classifying businesses into categories (No. 15001)
• An out-of-court consumer dispute resolution system (No. 15100)
• Taxation of foreign purchases exceeding €150 (No. 15112)
• An initiative to align with European traffic regulations (No. 15200)

Additionally, three bills related to defense and veteran policy are affected:

• Protection guarantees and rights for military personnel (No. 13605)
• Foundations of state veteran policy (No. 13696)
• New contracts for the Defense Forces (No. 14283)

Several other bills covering healthcare and legal matters are also impacted:

• A new Labor Code (No. 14386)
• A new Customs Code (No. 15295)
• Regulation of assisted reproductive technologies (No. 13683)
• Authorization for the Bureau of Economic Security to conduct pre-trial investigations (No. 14207)
• Definition of rights and obligations regarding protection from infectious diseases (No. 15286)

New Prime Minister Nominee

Against this backdrop, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed Serhii Koretskyi for the position of Prime Minister. According to the president,

“Serhii Koretskyi is considered the most prepared candidate for the post of Prime Minister.”

The resignation of Yuliia Svyrydenko and the entire Cabinet marks a significant political shift that could reshape Ukraine's legislative landscape. The withdrawal of numerous bills, especially those advancing EU integration, risks slowing reforms that have long awaited implementation. While the nomination of Serhii Koretskyi may inject new momentum, the new government's success will hinge on how quickly it can assemble its team and address the backlog of challenges.