Reforms

Ukraine and the European Commission Have Begun Consultations on Funding for 2026–2027

Ukraine and the European Commission have begun a detailed assessment of the country’s budgetary and financial needs for 2026–2027. In the coming days and weeks, the parties will continue technical consultations to determine the required amount of funding and possible sources for securing it.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Pilot Project by the State Tax Service and Local Communities Increases Tourism Tax by 60%

A pilot project by the State Tax Service and local communities showed a 60% increase in reported tourism tax revenue. The initiative is intended to boost local budget revenues, improve administration, and help bring the tourism sector out of the shadows

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

World

Ukraine expects to open the remaining negotiation clusters with the EU by the end of 2026

Ukraine expects to open the remaining negotiation clusters for EU accession by the end of 2026. The government and the Verkhovna Rada are working to accelerate reforms and fulfill European integration commitments, particularly within the framework of the Ukraine Facility.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

Reconstruction

The Constitution at the Local Level: Why Communities Need New Charters

By the end of 2026, Ukrainian communities must adopt new charters or bring their existing documents into compliance with the law. Anna Yurchenko, co-founder of We Build Ukraine, explains why a charter should be a practical tool for local democracy, rather than a mere formality.

Svitlana Bondarenko 7 min read

Reconstruction

Ukraine Is Digitizing Vehicle Certification

Starting September 1, 2026, the electronic Registry of Vehicle Certificates will become fully operational in Ukraine. This digitization is expected to simplify document verification, reduce the risk of fraud, and bring the vehicle inspection system in line with EU standards.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read