The upcoming local and regional elections constitute a significant step for Ukraine’s ongoing democratisation, reform and Europeanisation. This is especially true with regard to local parliamentarians and village elders elected in October as part of the newly amalgamated territorial communities (ATCs) who will be responsible for a whole new set of tasks. This year’s vote will thus have deeper political impact than similar elections in the past. On October 25th this year, Ukraine will hold its first nation-wide local and regional elections following the completion of the first stage of decentralisation reforms that began in April 2014.
Photo: Taras Gren, Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Ukrainian Armed Forces in eastern Ukraine.
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