Special Expropriation Powers in Zakarpattia

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Draft Law No. 9549 was initially designed to accelerate the restoration and expansion of Ukraine’s digital infrastructure during wartime. However, before the second reading, additional provisions were inserted into the bill that were unrelated to its original purpose.

The most controversial amendment introduced a special procedure for the compulsory acquisition of land and property in the Uzhhorod district of Zakarpattia region. Critics warned that the provisions created risks for both environmental damage and misuse of public funds. In particular, concerns were raised that authorities could purchase selected properties using state funds at prices significantly above market value.

Legal experts and civil society organizations argued that the amendments violated several provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine. As a result, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vetoed the bill and returned it to Parliament with objections.

When reconsidering the legislation, Parliament addressed only part of the President’s concerns. Additional provisions were also introduced that extended until 2028 the possibility for local authorities to approve detailed territorial plans that diverge from existing municipal master plans. Critics argued that such mechanisms could facilitate non-transparent development practices and weaken urban planning safeguards.

Parliament ultimately failed to secure enough votes to override the presidential veto. Nevertheless, Speaker of Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk signed the bill and forwarded it to the President, triggering public criticism and legal concerns regarding the legislative procedure.

The case became one of the most controversial examples of unrelated amendments being added to legislation during the parliamentary process, raising concerns about property rights, environmental protection, urban planning, and compliance with constitutional procedures.

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