07.01.2026
On January 6, 2026, a discussion regarding the NEURC reboot took place at the Energy Club. Andrii Zhupanyn, author of the main Bill No. 12065, frankly explained why a full rotation of the Commission members is politically inevitable and how international donor requirements regarding Ukraine’s funding influenced the final text of the document. Author of the main Bill No. 12065, MP Andrii Zhupanyn, explained why a complete rotation is inevitable.
A Political Decision
“We must be honest: resetting the Regulator is a political decision. President Zelenskyy voiced it, and he has a mono-majority. Attempts to force members to resign ‘voluntarily’ are the worst scenario. My bill offers a transparent mechanism for rapid rotation.”
International Funds and Requirements
“Last year, due to unadopted laws, Ukraine missed out on €4.5 billion under the Ukraine Facility program. The Energy Community Secretariat officially stated: for the law to qualify, the selection commission must include international representatives. If we want these funds, we must meet this requirement. It’s a pragmatic approach.”
Rotation Mechanism
“I propose an accelerated rotation over 12 months (3+2+2 members), not lustration. Current members can apply for the new contest—it’s like re-attestation. Legally, you cannot just fire people without a court verdict, so shortening term limits is the only honest path.”
