A Verkhovna Rada committee approved a bill on education in the languages of national minorities

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education, Science, and Innovation recommended that parliament adopt, in principle and in its entirety, a bill concerning the protection of the educational rights of Ukraine’s indigenous peoples and representatives of Ukraine’s national minorities (communities).

“This bill was developed to regulate the activities of classes and students studying in the languages of national minorities or indigenous peoples. The bill is balanced and was developed in collaboration with the government. It has also been agreed upon with our partners,” said Committee Chair Serhiy Babak.

According to him, the document is drafted in such a way as to safeguard Ukraine’s national interests while also granting national minorities the right to develop.

Parliament is expected to put the bill to a vote on October 12.

The legislative initiative will help Hungary unblock the opening of two negotiation clusters for EU accession.

The legislative initiative was unanimously supported by the Committee members, according to Ukrinform.

A bill on schools for national minorities has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.

A bill on education in the languages of national minorities has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.

The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command continues to monitor the situation, and subordinate forces and assets remain on standby for an immediate response.

As a reminder, Poland will strengthen electronic security along its border with Ukraine.

The Polish Ministry of Finance has prepared amendments to the legislation that provide for the introduction of an electronic reservation system for freight transport at border crossings.

Poland has begun constructing new fortifications and reinforcing border crossing points along the border with Ukraine due to the growing threat from Russia.