- The Verkhovna Rada rejected bill No. 15112-d and six alternative bills that would have ended the VAT exemption for parcels and online imports under EUR 150.
- The main bill got 210 votes, below the 226 needed; attempts to redo the vote or send it back for revision also failed.
- Supporters said the reform would align Ukraine with EU rules and could bring about UAH 10 billion a year to the budget, while opponents argued it was not yet technically or financially prepared.
- Critics warned the rejection could hurt EU/IMF support, while the bill’s supporters blamed “populism” and said it unfairly favored foreign competitors over Ukrainian businesses.
- The proposal would have kept some exemptions, including personal gifts under EUR 45, unaccompanied baggage under EUR 150, and certain defense-related goods.
Source: en.interfax.com.ua
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