Volodymyr Ferents (Ukrainian: Володимир Ференц) is a Ukrainian politician who currently serves as a People's Deputy of Ukraine in the Verkhovna Rada, the national parliament. A prominent member of the Batkivshchyna (All-Ukrainian Union "Fatherland") party, he has been involved in Ukrainian national politics for several years, primarily focusing on financial and economic policy.
Early Life and Career Information regarding Ferents' early life and pre-political professional career is less widely publicized, consistent with many Ukrainian regional politicians before their national prominence. However, his background is understood to have equipped him with expertise relevant to his later legislative roles, particularly in financial matters.
Political Career Ferents began his career in national politics with his election to the Verkhovna Rada. He has been elected as a People's Deputy for multiple convocations:
- 8th Convocation (2014–2019): Ferents was first elected to the Verkhovna Rada during this period, representing the Batkivshchyna party. During this term, he actively participated in legislative processes, gaining experience in national policymaking following significant political changes in Ukraine.
- 9th Convocation (2019–Present): He was re-elected in the 2019 parliamentary elections, continuing his service as a People's Deputy from the Batkivshchyna party list.
Parliamentary Roles and Activities Throughout his tenure in the Verkhovna Rada, Volodymyr Ferents has consistently served on committees related to finance and economic policy.
- Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy: He is a key member of this influential committee, where he contributes to the drafting and review of legislation concerning national budget, taxation, customs regulations, and overall financial stability of Ukraine. His work often involves advocating for policies that he and his party believe will benefit Ukrainian citizens and businesses, particularly in areas of social welfare and economic development.
Political Stance As a representative of the Batkivshchyna party, Ferents aligns with the party's platform, which typically emphasizes social justice, economic reforms aimed at supporting domestic producers, and stronger state regulation in key sectors. He often speaks on issues related to fiscal responsibility, anti-corruption measures within financial institutions, and the necessity of stable economic conditions for Ukraine's post-conflict recovery and European integration.
References
- Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine official website. (Information on People's Deputies, committee memberships, and legislative activities.)
- Batkivshchyna Party official website. (Party platform and member profiles.)
- Ukrainian Central Election Commission records. (Election results and candidate information.)