Key facts
- Law reinstates open competitions for civil service and local government positions.
- Law unlocks 137 million euros in budget funding tied to EU assistance.
- Veterans are given priority for civil service jobs.
Ukraine's parliament passed a law on October 26 that reinstates open competitions for civil service and local government positions, a move that advances long-delayed reforms tied to European Union funding. The legislation fulfills commitments made under the EU's Ukraine Facility program, which was launched in 2024. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that the law unlocks 137 million euros in budget funding and that open and transparent hiring will be gradually reinstated. The law also prioritizes veterans for civil service jobs.