The bill, which provides for the abolition of special pensions for prosecutors' office employees, passed the first reading in the Verkhovna Rada, but did not receive approval from the relevant Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights. This was reported by Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy.
According to him, the initiative faced strong resistance, despite support from the committee leadership.
Resistance from within
“The resistance from the prosecutorial community and some deputies who support them has been fierce,” Hetmantsev noted. He emphasized that pressure from stakeholders has stopped the adoption of a positive decision, although the arguments of the authors of the bill are based on the idea of social justice and economic feasibility.
Issues of equity and resources
According to Hetmantsev, the abolition of special pensions is not only a step towards equality in the pension system, but also a real opportunity to redistribute funds in favor of those who receive the least.
"This is not just about changes in legislation, but about freeing up resources to increase minimum pensions, which is especially relevant in times of war and economic instability," he said.
Next steps
According to Hetmantsev, the bill may be finalized next week during the next meeting of the Committee. If a compromise is found, the document may be put to a vote in the second reading.
The fate of the bill remains uncertain, but the initiators are determined. "This is a matter of principle," Hetmantsev added.
