President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sept. 23 signed legal amendments passed by the parliament that simplify the procedure for firing government officials.

Previously, on Sept. 19, Ukraine’s 450-member parliament passed the amendments to the country’s law on the civil service, with 228 lawmakers voting in favor. The changes make it easier to hire and fire state officials, expand the possible grounds for their removal from office, and introduce short- and long-term contracts for individuals working for the government.