The Ukrainian business community has expressed opposition to the newly proposed mobilization bill. This stance was announced in a formal statement published on the website of the Ukrainian European Cooperation.
According to the report, the bill’s provisions could drive up the prevalence of hidden wages and unregistered employment, trigger a decline in foreign investment, and worsen business conditions toward the end of the previous year. A survey conducted by industry associations puts the sentiment at 2.44 points on a 5-point scale, indicating a negative outlook.
The association warns that the draft could strip Ukrainians of essential rights, including access to identity documents and citizenship, and it could bring about adverse demographic and social consequences. Expanding the reach of local executive authorities in mobilization matters may not improve oversight, since the process would become more decentralized rather than streamlined.
Additionally, the business community offered to collaborate on refining the draft law, signaling a willingness to participate in the legislative process.
Earlier, a representative from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Andrey Demchenko, stated that military commissars might request from men in travel status an extract from the deferment protocol when they attempt to leave the country or records confirming deferment in their military registrations.
At the end of December, the Verkhovna Rada introduced a bill outlining new mobilization rules for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
One former serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the situation, noting a lack of clarity about the root causes of the ongoing conflict in the country.
In summary, stakeholders emphasize the need for a careful, thoughtful approach to any changes in mobilization policy, balancing national security objectives with the protection of fundamental rights and the overall impact on the economy and society.