07.01.2026
On January 6, 2026, during an expert discussion at Energy Club regarding the future of the NEURC, an alternative view on the reform was presented. Viktoria Gryb, co-author of Bill No. 12065-1, spoke out against sweeping lustration and proposed her vision for preserving the Regulator’s professional capacity while implementing strict safeguards against abuse. Here are the key takeaways from her speech.
Head of the Subcommittee on Energy Security, Viktoria Gryb, presented an alternative view on the reform, emphasizing institutional memory.
Audit vs. Lustration
“We do not support the ‘lustration’ approach. We propose a thorough audit of current NEURC members: checking declarations and lifestyle monitoring. If violations are found—dismiss them. If they worked honestly—why lustration? Firing everyone en masse is inappropriate.”
Strict Voting Rules
“We want NEURC members to bear personal responsibility. We propose prohibiting commission members from abstaining. Let them vote ‘For’ or ‘Against.’ If they vote ‘Against,’ they must provide a written justification.”
New Selection Commission Approach
The MP proposed expanding the Selection Commission from 5 to 7 members to avoid power usurpation, involving representatives from various committees:
