The Servant of the People group is concerned about the potential loss of its sole majority, yet Zelenskyy is against forming a coalition administration.
The gathering between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Servant of the People parliamentary group on the previous day lessened some anxiety, but unresolved matters remain, notably concerning the single-party majority in the Verkhovna Rada, according to a parliamentarian who attended, speaking to Lb.ua anonymously.
The single-party majority could disappear, given that the “servants” now only possess a minimal margin of four votes to maintain that status.
“It appears he isn’t planning proactively,” the legislator remarked about Zelenskyy’s handling of the matter, recounting that when questioned about the course of action if these four representatives “depart,” he responded, “Should they depart, we will contemplate it.”
Nevertheless, during the discussion, Zelenskyy underscored his resistance to establishing a coalition administration. His justification, as per the MP, was: “We were victorious in the election; they were not. Why relinquish our victory?”
“We are increasingly perceived negatively as a group and a party. We are unwilling to distribute accountability, but instead, we are gathering increased amounts of unfavorable sentiment,” the deputy reflects on the circumstances. “…We must arrive at a consensus. Why not create a technocratic government based on proportional faction representation? Grant them the right to veto? It is achievable. It is sensible. However, at this juncture, no individual is prepared to initiate action.”
