{
  "id": 1658987,
  "title": "Government action plan calls for optimizing central executive body staff, restoring civil service competitions in 2026-2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/government-action-plan-calls-for-optimizing-central-executive-body",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:02:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193934.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ukrainian government has unveiled its action plan for 2026-2027, which includes measures to optimize the central executive bodies' workforce and restore civil service competitions, aiming to strengthen the nation's independence. The plan also focuses on enhancing the Diia Portal, expanding its functionality, and reviewing central executive bodies' functions for better organization and reduced duplication of tasks.\n\nPrime Minister Serhiy Koretsky emphasized that the principal objective of the program is to ensure Ukraine's survival and triumph in the ongoing war for independence. Other key initiatives outlined in the government action plan involve implementing a voluntary pension system in 2027, advancing the New Ukrainian School reform, and designating 24 additional cultural heritage sites for UNESCO's enhanced protection.\n\nMoreover, the plan aims to raise the population's consumption of Ukrainian content by 10% through the Tysyachovesna initiative. The Verkhovna Rada is expected to examine the program in the near future, following the standard process.",
  "summary": "The government’s action plan for 2026–2027 provides for establishing the regulatory and organizational conditions required to resume competitive selection for civil service positions, as well as optimizing the staff headcount of central executive bodies.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian government releases 2026-2027 action plan",
    "Central executive bodies workforce optimization",
    "Civil service competitions to be restored"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The government's action plan signals a shift towards strengthening Ukraine's independence by streamlining its central executive bodies and civil service, while also enhancing digital services and cultural preservation efforts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}