A.Parubiy briefs on key issues at stake for ongoing plenary week

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
19 November 2018, 16:30

Tuesday

Tuesday shall see a set of bills that are vital for the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (AA issues). Renaming two oblasts (regions) – Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad – is also at stake for this day.

Wednesday

The whole Wednesday will be given to a voluminous draft law on criminal misconduct (that falls under the category of misdemeanor or felony). If all the bill amendments are seen through on this day, it will be finalized on the morrow.

Thursday

Budget issues will fall to Thursday, including amendments to the budget code, the tax code and funding the Central Election Commission.

  • If the chamber does well in the above issues, the parliament will be able to start reviewing the draft 2019 state budget on Thursday. It is sure to contribute a lot to the nationwide economic stabilization and further granting MFA aid from our international partners, added the Chairman.

“The week plan seems to be quite high-flying and loaded. However, I am sure we shall cope with the challenge despite all political variances,” stressed the Parliament Chairperson in conclusion.