Ukraine's Government introduces European principles of decentralization and makes services closer to citizens

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported bills developed by the Justice Ministry jointly with the factions of the coalition that would improve procedures of providing administrative services in the area of ​​civil registration and ensure the transfer of registration functions to local authorities, notaries, banks and state performers.

During the presentation of the bills at a Government’s meeting, Minister of Justice of Ukraine Pavlo Petrenko has noted that the proposed documents completely change the philosophy of providing administrative services in the registration of business and real estate.

According to him, the Government introduces basic European principles of decentralization and makes services closer to Ukrainian citizens. All services, previously provided by the Justice Ministry, are being transferred to the powers of local authorities.

He paid attention to the fact that local authorities would have not only powers but all funds received from the state from providing these services. This is an additional resource that the community will be able to use in order to develop its infrastructure and improve the quality of services.

Another innovation will be the introduction of e-services to be provided by new registration entities via the electronic portal without having to contact with a registering clerk.