🇺🇦🏛️ Plenary Session of December 3, 2025: Key Decisions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
As the editorial team of www.ndu.kr.ua, we continue to provide the public with updates on the most important parliamentary events. The plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, held on December 3, 2025, was a defining moment in preparing the state for the new fiscal year, improving social policies, and further harmonising legislation with European standards.
In this article, we summarise the parliament’s key decisions, explain their significance for citizens, and outline the next steps in state policy following their adoption.
1. Adopted Laws: Economy, Social Protection, and European Integration
During the session, six laws of systemic importance were adopted.
1.1. State Budget of Ukraine for 2026 (No. 14000)
The 2026 budget is the main financial document of the state, setting wartime priorities: support for the defence sector, provision of social payments, investment in critical infrastructure, and continued recovery of communities affected by Russian aggression. For society, this ensures predictability in public finances and clear guidelines for the year ahead.
1.2. Continuity of Insurance Record for Reinstated Workers (No. 11488-1)
This law guarantees that citizens who were unlawfully dismissed and later reinstated by court decision will not lose their insurance record. It strengthens social protection and restores fairness in labour relations.
1.3. Specifics of Bank Taxation in 2026 (No. 14097)
Amendments to the Tax Code define the rules for taxing the banking sector in 2026. The aim is to balance budget revenues and prevent tax imbalances in the financial system.
1.4. Updated Translation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (No. 14120)
This decision ensures legal accuracy and compliance with European standards in language policy. It is an important step in advancing decentralisation and protecting national minorities.
1.5. Status of a Member of Parliament as a Founder of Ukraine’s Independence (No. 6493)
The law grants a special state status to MPs who contributed to the establishment of Ukraine’s independence. This reflects historical justice and highlights the continuity of statehood.
1.6. Procedure for State Final Attestation and 2026 Admission Campaign (No. 13650)
This document regulates the procedures for final examinations and university admissions in 2026, which is particularly important under martial law to ensure equal access to education.
2. Laws Adopted in the First Reading: Medical Aid for Military Personnel, Veterans, and Former Prisoners
2.1. Securing the Right to Medical Care, Rehabilitation, and Prosthetics (No. 13704-d)
This draft law was adopted in the first reading. Its main goal is to establish a comprehensive system of medical support for military personnel, veterans, and citizens released from captivity. It focuses on expanding access to rehabilitation services, simplifying prosthetic procedures, and introducing European treatment standards for war-related injuries. For society, this is a clear signal of the state’s commitment to protecting those who have sacrificed their health for Ukraine.
3. Approved Resolution: Budget of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for 2026 (No. 14208)
The resolution defines the volume and structure of parliamentary funding for the next year, including expenses for institutional operations, committee work, parliamentary diplomacy, and digitalisation. This budget is a key element of transparency and planning in managing parliamentary resources.
4. What This Means for Ukrainian Citizens
The adopted decisions have a comprehensive impact:
Financial stability through the 2026 state budget.
Enhanced social protection for workers, veterans, and former prisoners of war.
Improved access to education during the uncertainties of martial law.
European harmonisation, particularly in language and social policies.
Increased transparency of parliament through the approved budget.
Each of these decisions shapes the foundation of state policy for the coming year and directly affects the daily life of citizens.
The www.ndu.kr.ua editorial team will continue to monitor the course of parliamentary reforms and report on the most significant decisions for civil society.
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