🇺🇦🏛️ At the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on 10 February 2026, the parliament adopted a series of decisions shaping the strategic legislative agenda for 2026. These decisions directly affect the areas of energy, security, civil protection, and the safeguarding of children’s rights under martial law.
From the perspective of www.ndu.kr.ua, these decisions are not merely a formal list of enacted acts but a systemic signal of state policy priorities, parliamentary responsibility to citizens, and the alignment of Ukrainian legislation with European governance practices.
Key Parliamentary Decisions
Legislative Work Plan for 2026
The parliament approved Draft Resolution No. 15017, establishing the Legislative Work Plan of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for 2026. This document sets out a list of priority legislative initiatives and provides a framework for organising committee work and plenary sessions.
Analytical Note:
Clear legislative planning aligns with European parliamentary practice, where predictability in the law-making process is a key element of transparency, accountability, and civil society participation.
Modernisation of Centralised Heating Systems
Law No. 14067 supports reforming the centralised heating sector as a matter of state interest.The law provides for:
Mandatory installation of individual heat substations in buildings connected to centralised heating;
Formal responsibility of heat-supplying companies for maintenance;
Improved tariff-setting that considers investment costs;
Enabling energy efficiency, competition, cogeneration, and the use of renewable sources without extra budget pressure.
Analytical Note:
The adopted changes are critical for community energy resilience, especially in wartime, and support the “green” modernisation model reflected in European energy strategies.
Development of Renewable Energy and Investments
Draft Law No. 13219 aims to improve competitive conditions for the production of electricity from renewable sources. It:
Enhances the efficiency of the auction-based support model for renewable energy;
Removes legal and financial barriers for investors;
Introduces more flexible support tools aligned with European practices;
Ensures stable auctions from 2025–2034 without additional state budget costs.
Analytical Note:
This decision strengthens Ukraine’s energy security and reflects parliamentary responsibility in long-term planning without financial strain.
Civil Protection and Community Safety
Draft Law No. 13454 updates civil protection legislation, incorporating lessons from the full-scale war. The document:
Strengthens the role of local self-government authorities;
Introduces a network of safety centres and safety classes;
Integrates shelter planning into urban development documentation;
Digitalises the registration of rescue and fire units.
Analytical Note:
The focus on communities and preventive measures reflects the European civil protection model, where public safety is a shared responsibility of the state and local authorities.
Regulation of Mandatory Evacuation During Wartime
Draft Law No. 12353 systematises rules for mandatory evacuation during martial law, with special emphasis on child protection. The law:
Clearly defines the powers of the state and military administrations;
Eliminates gaps regarding the stay of people in unsafe areas;
Establishes parental obligations to comply with evacuation orders.
Analytical Note:
This is not about restricting rights but about creating a real mechanism to protect the lives and safety of children in combat zones, consistent with international humanitarian standards.
Significance for Citizens
The decisions adopted at the plenary session reflect a shift from reactive measures towards systematic risk management, energy resilience, and population safety. For citizens, this means:
More predictable legislative policies;
Improved quality of housing and utility services;
Better protection in emergencies and wartime conditions;
Alignment of Ukrainian regulations with European standards.
Conclusions and Next Steps
Following the 10 February 2026 session, the parliament set a clear agenda for the year and took practical steps in areas that directly affect citizens’ daily lives.
The next key task is effective implementation of these decisions, parliamentary oversight of their execution, and active engagement of communities and experts in evaluating outcomes. This approach is consistent with European parliamentary principles and meets the expectations of Ukrainian society in wartime and during future recovery.
Ukraine now has a legislative roadmap to adapt its laws to EU standards, fulfil its international commitments on European integration, and prioritise bills concerning national security, martial law, economic development, and financial stability.
Overall, the Verkhovna Rada has set 389 tasks for this year.
The complete 2026 Legislative Work Plan is available here: https://itd.rada.gov.ua/billinfo/Bills/Card/69597
