At the beginning of each month, the Decentralisation portal summarises the Government’s and Parliament’s decisions concerning local self-government and development of communities.
September was a month of significant events directly affecting the development of local self-government and community capacity. The Government adopted a number of decisions to support education, healthcare and infrastructure; the Parliament is considering legislative initiatives to enhance transparency and legitimacy of local governments; and the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine has launched important consultations on the future of reform in the context of war and European integration.
Government decisions
European integration: Screening of Ukrainian legislation
On 29–30 September, Brussels hosted the first official screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU legislation in the field of regional policy and coordination of structural instruments (Negotiating Chapter 22). The Ukrainian delegation was headed by Oleksii Riabykin, Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine presented the NUTS-UA classification of territories, a geoinformation system for regional development, and the results of public investment reform. The delegation emphasised that even during wartime, reforms are continuing and European standards are being implemented
Screening is the first official stage of the EU accession negotiation process. The results will determine whether negotiations on the relevant chapter are opened or a list of conditions is set out for Ukraine.
New legal and regulatory drafts
Analytics and research
September proved that, even in tough times, communities remain at the focus of Government policy. Decisions by the Government, Parliament, and initiatives by the Ministry for Development show a steady move towards European integration, recovery, and strengthening the capacity of local self-government.
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All top news stories from recent months can be found in our previous digests.
Top Decentralisation news from September:
Single Project Portfolio 2026: What it means for communities and how to get on the list
For attention of local government representatives and anyone wishing to join the LSG service!
Parliament registers Resolution supporting continuity of local governments during wartime
How a parish priest and Facebook millionaire serves his community
Ukraine launches project selection under Ukraine Recovery Programme III (Tranche B)
Regional development in Croatia – what is interesting for Ukraine
State budget 2026: Resources allocated for communities
September, the month of opportunities
State budget 2026: What communities will receive and how resources will be allocated for recovery
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