Backbone of the Resistance
Municipalities in Ukraine
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Since 2014, Ukraine has been transforming its state structures. It carried out a territorial reform, creating 1,469 collective municipalities (hromada), granting them new powers, and providing them with additional funding. The goal of the reforms was to increase state efficiency by strengthening local self-government. The war is now a test case for the municipalities. Decentralization has strengthened their resilience. Despite all the hardships, the municipalities are managing to maintain essential services for the people.
(11-12/2025, pp. 267–276)