The EU is calling on Ukraine to pass 11 laws to unlock €4 billion
This was reported by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who published the Ukrainian translation of Marta Kos’s letter to Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada.
In the letter, Marta Kos emphasises that this is not just about European integration, but also about specific funding. According to her, these reforms are part of the Ukraine Plan, which forms the basis of the Ukraine Facility programme, and the swift and effective adoption of the necessary decisions will enable up to €4 billion to be released for Ukraine.
Separately, Kos emphasised that several draft laws are particularly important. Among them, she cited the law on the enforcement and digitisation of court decisions, as well as the law on judges’ integrity declarations, which, in her view, should strengthen trust in the justice system. She also highlighted the law on the civil service, which is intended to enhance professionalism and a merit-based approach in public administration.
The letter also placed particular emphasis on the energy sector. Kos stressed the importance of strengthening the independence of the NEURC, simplifying procedures for renewable energy projects, and further integrating Ukraine into the European electricity market. Another area concerns the railway sector, where the proposed legislation, she said, should be a step towards a safer, more efficient and modern transport system, aligned with European standards.
Which specific bills does the European Union want to see?
The list sent by Kos to the Verkhovna Rada includes 11 draft laws: No. 14005 on the enforcement and digitisation of court decisions; No. 12087-d on the electricity market integration package; No. 14030 on business deregulation; No. 14067 on centralised heat supply; No. 14282 on the independence of the NEURC; No. 13478-1 on the civil service; No. 4020 on special obligations regarding the provision of public services; No. 14345 on restoring control over state aid; No. 13165-2 on judges’ declarations of integrity; No. 14174 on railway safety and interoperability; No. 14271 on licensing procedures for renewable energy.
According to Kos, the Verkhovna Rada plays a crucial role in advancing reforms that bring Ukraine closer to EU standards, strengthen democratic institutions and have a direct impact on people and businesses. She also noted that as early as the April plenary session, parliament will have the opportunity to make progress on these decisions.
What is the Ukraine Facility and why is this funding important
The Ukraine Facility is a dedicated EU instrument for Ukraine, running from 2024 to 2027 and providing €50 billion in stable financial support. According to the European Commission, the first pillar of the programme – support through the Ukraine Plan – amounts to €38.3 billion, whilst the second, investment pillar, amounts to €9.5 billion. It is the implementation of reforms under the Ukraine Plan that is a condition for regular disbursements.
The European Commission’s website also states that in August 2025, Ukraine received the fourth regular payment under the programme – €3.05 billion. This confirms that the volume of funding is directly linked to the pace of implementation of agreed reforms and parliamentary decisions.
As a reminder, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has begun a two-day visit to Ukraine. In Lviv, she will take part in an informal meeting of EU ministers, where they will discuss progress in accession negotiations and key reforms, in particular the rule of law. A separate agenda item will be recovery, which the European Union continues to fund.
