The Verkhovna Rada began to consider in the second reading of the law “On ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language”. This was stated by the speaker Andriy Parubiy at the session on Thursday.
In the first reading, the Bill 5670-d was passed by Parliament on October 4, 2018, and in December the profile committee finalized it, considering 2059 amendments. The law states that Ukrainian is the only state (official) language in Ukraine – and it is mandatory for state authorities and public spheres throughout the state.
