Ukraine advances Ukraine Facility Plan: EUR 12.5 billion in support expected for 2025


Ukraine is fulfilling its commitments to European partners despite the challenges of war. The country continues to receive EU financial support based on transparency and results. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, as the National Coordinator, is taking all necessary steps to ensure the timely implementation of planned measures.

The first quarter of 2025 has been the most intensive in terms of implementing the Ukraine Plan. Currently, the final three commitments are in their concluding stages and remain a priority for the responsible authorities.

  • Step 4.7 – ARMA Reform: A draft law from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has been fully supported by the Verkhovna Rada and is awaiting the President’s signature.
  • Step 9.1 – Enactment of the Local Executive Power Reform Law: This draft law, prepared by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development, is under consideration in the Verkhovna Rada and is ready for its second reading. It is the third version, refined with input from the public and local self-government bodies. Its adoption is expected during the next plenary week.
  • Step 4.3 – Expansion of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC): This involves selecting 25 judges (15 for the first instance and 10 for appeals). The High Qualification Commission of Judges is overseeing the selection. The initial competition proved overly complex, highlighting the need to refine selection criteria, for which draft law No. 13114 has been registered in Parliament. Competitions are ongoing, and Ukraine aims to complete this step within the allocated timeframe.

Based on the results of Q1 2025, EUR 3.05 billion are expected to be transferred to the state budget in August, following the completion of 13 out of 16 steps. Importantly, under the Ukraine Facility terms, Ukraine has up to 12 months to finalise steps requiring additional time. Thus, an additional EUR 1.45 billion will be provided upon completion of the more complex Q1 2025 indicators. The target of securing EUR 12.5 billion for the year remains achievable.