Government Begins Meetings with Parliamentary Factions on Euro-Integration Legislation - Kachka

The government of Ukraine has commenced a series of meetings with factions of the Verkhovna Rada to discuss the support for 11 legislative proposals that are critical to the country's euro-integration efforts. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kachka during a televised broadcast, as conveyed by Ukrinform.

In response to journalists' inquiries about whether the members of parliament are prepared to back these legislative proposals, Kachka stated, "We understand that there are no significant objections regarding most of them. Today we began working with the factions to secure support for these bills. We held a meeting with the 'European Solidarity' faction, which perhaps approaches the bills with the most thoroughness and scrutiny. We understood that there is a consensus on the majority of these legislative initiatives."

Kachka also noted that meetings with other factions, including the 'Servant of the People' faction, are scheduled for Monday. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the adoption of these bills is critically important for the further development of the euro-integration process in Ukraine. According to him, "they fully resonate with the benchmarks across various sections, including 'Rule of Law.'"

"I believe that next week will be very important in all these respects, and I hope for complete consolidation in the Verkhovna Rada," Kachka added, highlighting the importance of cooperation between the government and parliament in implementing euro-integration initiatives.

It is worth recalling that on March 10, the Verkhovna Rada failed to vote on the government bill No. 14025, which aimed to introduce international automatic exchange of information on income earned through digital platforms. Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that the government planned to submit amendments to this document for the second reading, taking into account the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Specifically, it was proposed to abolish the exemption on parcels up to 150 euros, introduce VAT for individual entrepreneurs (FOP), and establish an increased military tax rate of 5% after the end of martial law.

On March 30, it became known that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws regulating the taxation of income earned through digital platforms, as well as the introduction of international information exchange (DAC7). Additionally, the government proposes the taxation of international parcels starting from 0 euros and the continuation of military tax after the martial law is lifted. However, the possibility of implementing VAT for simplified taxation is still under discussion.

These legislative proposals are essential for ensuring the financial stability of the country and fulfilling obligations to international partners. The government hopes for active support from the deputies, which will enable Ukraine to continue its path toward European integration.

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