Tetyana Chornovol was recognized as a People’s Deputy of Ukraine after the death of Andriy Parubiy
18 September 2025 19:43
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially recognized Tetyana Chornovol as an elected member of the Ukrainian parliament. This decision was made after receiving an official document from the Verkhovna Rada’s Secretariat on the early termination of the powers of Andriy Parubiy, who died in July 2025, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Who was Andriy Parubiy?
- Andriy Parubiy was a politician and MP from the European Solidarity party.
- He was elected in the early parliamentary elections on July 21, 2019, in a nationwide multi-mandate constituency.
- Mr. Parubiy died in 2025, which triggered the procedure for replacing his mandate.
The procedure for replacing the mandate
According to Ukrainian electoral law, the next highest in the party lists can replace a deceased or early resigned MP. Tetiana Chornovol, who was No. 27 on the list of the European Solidarity party in the 2019 elections, was officially recognized as having been elected to parliament instead of Parubiy.
Who is Tetiana Chornovol?
- A well-known journalist who has gained a reputation for independent investigations and active citizenship.
- Currently, she is a military servicewoman, which indicates her involvement in the country’s defense during the war.
- Previously, she was a member of the Verkhovna Rada of the VIII convocation from the People’s Front party.
- At the time of the mandate recognition, there were no official comments from her about her return to the parliament.
Political significance for the party
“European Solidarity gains an experienced and public figure for its parliamentary activities, which may strengthen its position in the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation. Replacing MPs in the parliament after early termination of their powers is an important aspect of maintaining the stability of the legislative process in the face of the difficult political situation in Ukraine.
What is known about the system of replacing deputy mandates
In Ukraine, the replacement of parliamentary seats by party lists is a standard practice designed to ensure the legitimacy and continuity of the parliament. In case of death or resignation of an MP, the next in line candidate from the same political force takes his or her place. This mechanism ensures that the proportional representation of political parties elected by the population is maintained.
This case also highlights a difficult period for Ukrainian politics, when the war and its aftermath affect personnel decisions and the structure of power.
