Oleksiy Arestovich officially announced his intention to participate in the presidential elections. He told about it in his Telegram channel, as well as published a list of the first 10 decrees that he plans to sign in case of victory.
Among the key initiatives are business protection, economic liberalization, army reform and revision of legislation. Arestovich also emphasized the special role of the state in guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of citizens, the creation of a technocratic government and the reform of law enforcement agencies.
What do Arestovich's first decrees provide?
The politician proposed a set of reforms aimed at strengthening the security, economic growth and guarantee of citizens' rights and freedoms.
1. Protection of the Church and Freedom of Religion
Any attempts to seize temples is proposed to be considered as crimes against national security. Responsible persons will be detained without the right to make a bail.
2. The protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens
Arestovich stated that any violation of constitutional rights will be severely considered, and attempts to restrict rights by linguistic, religious or ethnic trait will have severe consequences.
3. Protection of business and private property
politicians have promised to prohibit unauthorized business checks, and permitted audits not more than once a year under a clear procedure.
4. The audit of the state and its finances
will initiate the check of all budget revenues and expenditures, as well as the analysis of the structure of state and private property with the disclosure of ultimate beneficiaries.
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According to him, the audit of the legislation, more than 70% of Ukrainian laws are contrary to the Constitution. In case of detection of such documents, he plans to veto and block their execution.
6. Economic reforms
provide for the liberalization of the tax system, reduction of bureaucracy and reduction of tax burden. He also promises to reform customs policy and ensure the accessibility of administrative procedures.
7. Demography and social policy
is planned for medical reform, which involves prevention of diseases and access to quality medical services. Pension reform involves cumulative programs and increased pensions.
8. Economics reform
creation of a special committee that will develop legislative initiatives for economic development.
9. Education and science
reform of education involves consolidating universities, development of professional institutions and updating approaches to school education.
10. The reform of the Army and Power Structures
of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Arestovich plan, should switch to the "Israeli-Swiss" system of the reserve army:
- Compact army up to 250-300 thousand people
- Reserve Army up to 1 million people
He also proposed to create a technocratic government of national rescue, which will include opposition (at least a third of ministers).
Arestovich's announcement of elections and his program caused active discussions in society. Some support his ideas about reform and liberalization of the economy, while others criticize for populist statements and potential risks of strengthening the presidential power.
It is expected that the politician will present more detailed plans of his election campaign and the first personnel appointments in the event of a victory in the near future.
