The head of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, Viktor Pavluschyk, held an online meeting with representatives of the European Business Association (EBA), where the details of the implementation of the Law “On Lobbying” were discussed. One of the key issues was the definition of subjects to whom the law would apply.
Also the head of NAZK emphasized on the importance of launching the Transparency Register, which is planned to be implemented by January 1, 2025. This step is necessary for the full launch of the lobbying market in Ukraine. The parties also discussed the necessity of consolidating the efforts of business, the public and NAKC to ensure the transparency and ease of use of the Register.
European business representatives of the Association drew attention to other aspects of the implementation of the law, such as obligations for businesses, responsibility for violations of legislation and the need for additional regulation of some issues.
“The law opens the lobbying market in Ukraine and should form a culture of virtuous influences. I would like to point out that this market did exist, but it was in the shadows, which created the basis for corruption risks. From now on, businesses can conclude contracts with lobbyists to promote their interests, and the activities of people who will transparently lobby for the commercial interests of individuals and legal entities will also be regulated. The next step is the creation of the Transparency Register“, Pavluschyk noted.
