The European Union has recognized the necessity for updating Ukraine’s Civil Code, which has not seen significant revisions since the post-communist era. This acknowledgment comes amid discussions on reforming private law within Ukraine, a matter that each EU member state regulates independently.
According to the Ukrainian ambassador, the existing legislation is outdated and requires comprehensive reform to address contemporary legal needs. “However, it is essential that the best approach is determined through discussions prior to the second reading in Parliament,” she emphasized.
The ambassador further clarified that the EU does not regulate private or family law at its level. With the exception of certain aspects related to fundamental rights, these issues are managed by individual member states. “There is a diversity of private law provisions that apply across different jurisdictions, from Cyprus to Italy, Slovakia, or Germany,” she noted.
In late April, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) passed the first reading of Bill 15150, which proposes a new version of the Civil Code. This extensive document, comprising 803 pages, introduces numerous changes that could significantly impact the daily lives of Ukrainians.
The EU has highlighted the urgent need for reforming Ukraine's Civil Code, which remains largely unchanged since the post-communist period. Recent legislative efforts in Ukraine aim to modernize this code, reflecting the country's evolving legal landscape.