Democracy House presented a new issue of “U at Glance”
On August 20, 2019 Democracy House presented a new issue of U at Glance analytical paper at the Norwegian Embassy in Ukraine. Experts of Democracy House analyzed inter-oligarchic struggle in Ukraine in a new political season, large-scale human rights violations in the occupied Crimea, Ukraine’s economic forecast in the second half of 2019 and bilateral trade between Ukraine Read more about Democracy House presented a new issue of “U at Glance”[…]
The results of the parliamentary elections held on July 21, 2019
Key points and trends: Parliamentary elections were held democratically, freely and openly. Ukraine once again succeeded in passing test on democracy. Only few majoritarian electoral districts were detected involving dirty technologies, clones, illegal agitation and single cases of bribing voters. The turnout was only 49.8% (as experts of Democracy House predicted), which is the smallest Read more about The results of the parliamentary elections held on July 21, 2019[…]
Launch of electricity market in Ukraine: opportunities and risks
Starting from July 1, 2019, electricity market started to operate in Ukraine – electricity prices began to be determined on a market basis. However, today market participants and experts have different opinions about the readiness of the energy system. Similarly, the various implications of the launch of the market for consumers are also different. Read more about Launch of electricity market in Ukraine: opportunities and risks[…]
Democracy House presented an issue of “U at Glance”
On July 16, 2019 Democracy House presented a fresh issue of “U at Glance” analytical paper at the Austrian Embassy in Ukraine. Experts of Democracy House discussed possible outcomes of the parliamentary election, positions of key political forces on issues of war and peace, and the launch of electricity market in Ukraine. The presentation of Read more about Democracy House presented an issue of “U at Glance”[…]
Question of war and peace in the 2019 early parliamentary election
33% of Ukrainian population are personally concerned about warfare in Donbas. The question of war and peace will to a large extend determine electoral moods of Ukrainian military servicemen, internally displaced persons (IDPs), residents of eastern regions and ideological voters. “Opposition Platform-For Life” will receive electoral support of citizens who are in favour of Read more about Question of war and peace in the 2019 early parliamentary election[…]
Parliamentary elections in Ukraine: forecast and political perspectives of key political players
The latest sociological polls show that five political parties will enter the Parliament, namely, “Sluha Narodu”, “Opposition Platform-For life”, “European Solidarity”, “Batkivshchyna” and “Holos”. This dynamic is unlikely to change by the end of elections. If Ihor Smeshko’s party passes to the Parliament by surprise, it still will not have a strong impact on the Read more about Parliamentary elections in Ukraine: forecast and political perspectives of key political players[…]
Democracy House presented a new issue of U at Glance analytical paper
On June 25, 2019 Democracy House presented a new issue of U at Glance analytical paper at the Estonian Embassy in Ukraine. The presentation of the monthly analytical publication was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, including Heads and Deputy Heads of Missions, and representatives of international organizations. Experts of Democracy House analyzed a Read more about Democracy House presented a new issue of U at Glance analytical paper[…]
First steps of Volodymyr Zelenskyi: analysis of risks and opportunities for the development of the political situation
Inauguration of Volodymyr Zelenskyi took place on May 20. Now, the newly elected President officially began to fulfil his duties. The key tasks of the new President should include personnel decisions, adoption of first state decisions, dialogue with the Parliament and development of parameters for cooperation with oligarchs. Personnel policy of Volodymyr Zelenskyi There are Read more about First steps of Volodymyr Zelenskyi: analysis of risks and opportunities for the development of the political situation[…]
Issuance of Russian passports to residents of CADLR (Certain Areas of Donetsk and Luhansk Regions)
Information Background On April 24, 2019, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on simplifying the procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens living in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In accordance with this decree, Ukrainian citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in CADLR will be able to obtain a Russian passport in Rostov-on-Don Read more about Issuance of Russian passports to residents of CADLR (Certain Areas of Donetsk and Luhansk Regions)[…]
Democracy House team presented a new issue of U at Glance.
We had a very interesting discussion about future policies of President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. We analysed Ukraine’s future foreign policy, potential opportunities and risks under the new President, including cooperation with the IMF. Special attention was paid to Zelenskyi’s first steps in personnel policy. In addition, we modelled new president’s intaraction with the Government and Parliament. Read more about Democracy House team presented a new issue of U at Glance.[…]
Results of the first round of the presidential election held on March 31, 2019
The Central Election Commission has counted almost 94% of official protocols, according to which Petro Poroshenko and Volodymyr Zelenskyi entered to the second round. In general, the election was transparent and democratic. In this issue, we analyse the main results of the first round of presidential election. Petro Poroshenko gained almost 16% of the vote, Read more about Results of the first round of the presidential election held on March 31, 2019[…]