#Legislation

Exams, Accreditation, and Open Registry: New Real Estate Agent Regulation System Prepared in Ukraine

Economy 10/31/2026, 08:10

The Verkhovna Rada is considering bill No. 16145, introducing a two-tier realtor admission system, mandatory exams, and an open Unified Register. The main controversial issue remains the self-regulation model: a single union or multiple organizations.

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Ukraine Proposes Bill for Priority Border Crossing for Veterans

Politics 10/26/2026, 14:17

Ukraine has developed a bill allowing veterans and their family members to pass through border control on a priority basis. The initiative aims to enhance respect and support for the country's defenders.

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Norwegian MP Illegally Smuggled Drones to Ukraine and Achieved Law Change

Politics 10/26/2026, 02:02

Norwegian MP Peter Frølich illegally delivered thermal drones to Ukraine. Following the intervention and changes to outdated 1950s laws, Norway allowed citizens to send civilian drones.

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Pensioners Warned About Benefit Recalculation and Fund Refunds: What to Report

Economy 10/24/2026, 06:32

Pensioners must notify the PFU of status changes or employment within 10 days. Delayed reporting leads to benefit recalculations and demands to return extra funds.

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Anthropic Proposes U.S. Bill: Only Federal Judges May Block Advanced AI Models

Technology 10/17/2026, 12:54

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Ukraine Plans to Introduce Fines for Discrimination: What the New Human Rights Strategy Entails

Politics 10/15/2026, 21:29

The President of Ukraine has approved a new National Human Rights Strategy, providing for the introduction of administrative liability for discrimination and strengthening protection against hate speech.

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How Ukraine Simplified Confirmation of Labor Record for Pensions

Economy 10/15/2026, 17:47

Ukraine simplified the confirmation of labor records if work books are lost or contain errors. The government allowed electronic registries, witness testimony, and bypassing courts.

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Turkey Implements Strict Ban on Social Media Access for Children Under 15 Starting November 1

Technology 10/11/2026, 21:05

Starting November 1, Turkey is introducing a legislative ban on social media use for children under 15 with mandatory state verification.

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Verkhovna Rada registers bill granting children of IDPs official displaced person status

Politics 09/25/2026, 08:31

The Verkhovna Rada has registered Bill No. 16087, which allows children born after their parents' displacement to obtain official IDP status and access to education at their actual place of residence.

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Verkhovna Rada Committee Prepares Bill to Protect High School Students from Being "Pushed Out" of Schools During Status Changes

Politics 09/23/2026, 22:59

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education has completed work on draft law No. 15082-d, which guarantees students in grades 10-11 the right to finish their studies in their own school even if its status changes from a lyceum to a gymnasium. The vote in the Rada is expected in October 2026.

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Verkhovna Rada Allows Renting Houses and Dormitories for One Hryvnia to Resettle Internally Displaced Persons

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:40

On September 17, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law allowing houses and dormitories to be rented for one hryvnia to resettle internally displaced persons. The document resolves a legal contradiction and is in effect until the beginning of 2028.

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Rada fails to pass bill raising speed-limit fines: one vote short

Politics 09/16/2026, 22:44

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada did not support the bill on increasing fines for speeding: the document fell one vote short. The alternative version was also rejected.

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Private Air Defense in Ukraine: Business Is Ready to Shoot Down Drones, but the Law Doesn't Allow It Yet

Politics 09/14/2026, 13:45

Kirill Lyukov, an expert from the Prytula Foundation, stated that more than 50 Ukrainian companies are already participating in private air defense, but full legalization requires legislative regulation of the handling of explosives and the training of civilians.

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Electric Scooters to Get Clear Rules: Bill No. 3023 Prepared for Second Reading in the Rada

Politics 09/02/2026, 18:46

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing Bill No. 3023 for a second reading, which introduces clear traffic rules and administrative liability for users of electric scooters and other light electric transport.

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Ukraine presents bill on systematic support for IDPs: from evacuation to housing and employment

Politics 09/01/2026, 13:21

Ukraine has presented a bill on systematic support for IDPs: a comprehensive assistance pathway from evacuation to housing and employment, a new status, and expanded payments. The document will be refined in a working group.

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Six-month deadline for housing reform has expired: Cabinet of Ministers has not adopted a single sub-legislative act

Politics 08/25/2026, 23:50

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers missed the six-month deadline for developing the sub-legislative framework for housing law No. 4751-IX: no mandatory act, including the Strategy through 2033, has been adopted. The parliament intends to fix the implementation deadlines in the government's program of activities.

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AI Bills Overwhelm US Congressional Lawyers: ChatGPT Confuses Tax Credits and Doesn't Know About Washington, D.C.

Politics 08/20/2026, 10:10

The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the US Congress is facing a flood of AI-drafted bills riddled with errors. Lawyers spend time rewriting them, while lawmakers study the issues only superficially.

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Ukraine introduces 'graduated liability': how new bill No. 15348 will change rules for 'racers' and repeat offenders

Politics 08/19/2026, 22:50

Ukraine is preparing bill No. 15348 for its first reading, which introduces graduated liability for speeding and a penalty points system for repeat traffic offenders.

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