The European Commission has sent Ukraine a list of 11 draft laws that must be adopted by parliament to unlock up to €4 billion ($4.3 billion) in funding, according to a letter obtained by European Pravda.
The document, sent by European Commissioner Marta Kos to Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, outlines reforms tied to Ukraine’s commitments under the Ukraine Plan.
According to the letter, adopting the proposed legislation would allow Ukraine to access funding without requiring unanimous approval from all EU member states.
This effectively bypasses Hungary’s veto, which has blocked a larger €90 billion ($104 billion) aid package for Kyiv.
“These reforms… will enable Ukraine to mobilize up to €4 billion,” Kos wrote.
European Pravda said it verified the authenticity of the document with two independent sources.
Overdue reforms tied to EU integration
All 11 draft laws are described as overdue commitments from 2025 that have already been reviewed by the European Commission and are ready for adoption.
The package includes legislation on judicial reform, civil service, energy markets, railways and regulatory procedures.
Among the key proposals are laws on enforcement and digitalization of court decisions, judicial integrity declarations, and reforms aimed at strengthening energy and infrastructure.
Kos said the reforms are not only tied to EU accession but would also deliver tangible benefits for Ukrainian citizens and businesses.
Pressure on parliament
The European Commission urged Ukraine’s parliament to adopt the legislation during the upcoming plenary sessions in April.
“The upcoming plenary session… offers an opportunity to move forward,” Kos wrote, adding that progress would help maintain reform momentum and strengthen Ukraine’s EU membership prospects.
The vote is also seen as a political signal to EU member states at a time when concerns have grown over the effectiveness of Ukraine’s parliament.
“Voting for these laws is effectively a test,” a source told European Pravda.