🇺🇦🏛️ Legislative Decisions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: Digitalization, Energy, Military Rights, and Public Procurement Reform
On 4 November 2025, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a series of key decisions shaping state policy in digital transformation, energy security, military rights protection, and economic modernization.
As the editorial team of www.ndu.kr.ua, we traditionally summarize the outcomes of the parliamentary week, explaining how newly adopted laws affect citizens and the state.
1. New Laws Adopted in Full
1.1. Development of Electronic Communications (Law №12094)
The Verkhovna Rada supported amendments to legislation on electronic communications aimed at improving market operations, ensuring service transparency, and aligning Ukrainian regulations with EU standards. This is another step toward a unified digital environment that protects the rights of both users and operators.
1.2. Protection of Military Intellectual Property (Law №13110)
Amendments to the Civil Code regulate intellectual property rights for objects created during military service, including inventions, technological solutions, and innovations of defense significance. The law defines how the state guarantees fair distribution of rights between the servicemember and the contracting authority.
2. Bills Adopted at First Reading
2.1. Digitalization of Enforcement Proceedings (№14005)
The draft law introduces digital processes for the enforcement of court and governmental decisions, accelerating results for citizens and businesses, reducing corruption risks, and easing the load on state enforcers.
2.2. Energy Projects of Public Interest (№13450)
This bill facilitates the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects in the energy sector by simplifying procedures for construction, reconstruction, and modernization of key facilities vital for Ukraine’s energy independence.
2.3. Tax Incentives for Investors (№13415, №13414)
Two interrelated bills to the Tax and Customs Codes introduce investment compensation mechanisms via tax instruments, encouraging investors to inject capital into the Ukrainian economy even during wartime.
2.4. Civil Rights of Minors (№12254)
The bill clarifies the procedure for minors to conclude civil transactions, enhancing legal certainty in matters of property, contracts, and liability.
2.5. Localization in Public Procurement (№13392)
Amendments to the Public Procurement Law strengthen the use of domestic goods, works, and services in state and defense contracts, supporting local production, job creation, and reducing import dependence.
2.6. Mobilization Deferrals for Certain Citizens (№13574)
The proposal refines the grounds for granting deferrals from mobilization, balancing defense needs with the humanitarian aspects of martial law.
2.7. Legal Status of Foreigners in the Armed Forces (№14052)
The bill defines the legal status, rights, and medical support of foreign servicemembers and stateless persons defending Ukraine—sending a strong signal of international solidarity and recognition of their contribution.
3. Significance for Citizens and the State
The legislative package adopted on 4 November reflects the Verkhovna Rada’s consistent movement toward modernizing Ukraine’s legal environment:
For citizens — simplified procedures, expanded digital services, and clearer rules on civil transactions, mobilization, and military rights.
For businesses — tax incentives, localized procurement, and new investment opportunities.
For the state — stronger institutions, alignment with European standards, and a legislative basis for energy independence.
4. Summary and Next Steps
Parliament is committed to building a legal framework that ensures effective resource management, defense readiness, and European integration. The next stage involves preparing the first-reading bills for a second vote, incorporating proposals from committees, experts, and civil society.
The editorial team of www.ndu.kr.ua will continue to provide systematic coverage of the legislative process, clarifying its impact for every Ukrainian citizen. Transparent, reasoned, and public parliamentary communication is the foundation of trust and a strong democratic state.
