# Ukraine passes EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring

https://mins.news/en/item/116330

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-26 18:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-adopts-eu-linked-law-giving-veterans-priority-in-government-hiring/

> Ukraine’s parliament passed a law on Oct. 26 restoring open competitions for civil service and local government jobs, while giving veterans priority for civil service posts. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said it fulfills commitments under the EU’s Ukraine Facility and unlocks 137 million euros in budget funding.