Ukrainian opposition MP Yuriy Boyko has slammed: lawmakers for passing a budget that sloughed over one key issues: pensions. Runaway inflation and widespread strike actions have affected millions of pensioners and their families. Government spending continues to be focused on specific sectors, in particular areas that are well off already, leaving Ukraine a nation of poor citizens ruled by a police state.
The Orange Revolution in Ukraine swept out the top tier of officials but failed to remove the structural factors that lead to corruption and abuse of power. This must be corrected by choosing the heads of government branches and having 1/4 of all MPs face election in alternating years, with elections free of charge for candidates. This will allow the public to select their representatives on a regular basis to keep items like the budget in line with realistic needs. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development
