The Ministry of Economy is testing a service for entrepreneurs' complaints to authorities
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Economics
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The Ministry of Economy is testing a service for entrepreneurs' complaints to authorities

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine
Entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of the "Pulse" platform, with the help of which entrepreneurs can complain to any state body and specific official.

Points of attention

  • The Ministry of Economy in Ukraine has introduced the “Pulse” platform, allowing entrepreneurs to lodge complaints and leave feedback on state bodies and officials.
  • The platform, consisting of a dashboard, an information window, and an entrepreneur's personal account, aims to provide a user-friendly experience for monitoring complaints and receiving responses.
  • Entrepreneurs can utilize the “Pulse” application to evaluate the quality of public services, report problems, and contribute to the improvement of state authorities.
  • By offering a short and long form for complaints and feedback, the platform ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing issues and enhancing communication between entrepreneurs and government entities.
  • This initiative by the Ministry of Economy seeks to create transparency, accountability, and efficiency in addressing entrepreneurs' concerns, ultimately aiming to boost the business environment in Ukraine.

What is known about the operation of the "Pulse" service

It is noted that the platform is currently undergoing beta testing.

Entrepreneurs were asked to evaluate the work of 22 state bodies, but their number should increase later.

Thanks to this tool, it will be possible to see an objective measurement picture of the quality of public services and respond more efficiently and quickly to the problems of entrepreneurs. For example, if you have applied to the tax office, Tsnap or other authorities and are not satisfied with the quality of services, then you can leave a review on "Pulse". The application will be taken into work to correct the problem, and the entrepreneur will receive an answer to his request in the online office, - explains the head of the Ministry of Economy Yulia Svyridenko.

In Ukraine, a service is being launched for entrepreneurs' complaints about the state
Entrepreneurs

It is assumed that thanks to the "Pulse" application, entrepreneurs will not only be able to file a complaint against a specific state body or official, but also leave favorable reviews.

What does the "Pulse" application consist of and how will it work

It is emphasized that the platform has three elements: a dashboard, an information window, and an entrepreneur's personal account.

The dashboard presents a summary of data on the quality of government bodies and the number of complaints received from entrepreneurs. These data will be promptly updated.

The information window will allow entrepreneurs leave feedback on the quality of work of state bodies and report existing problems.

The entrepreneur's personal account will serve as a function of tracking the stage at which a particular complaint is being considered.

In order to leave a complaint or feedback about the work of this or that state body, it will be necessary to register in the application using an electronic signature, through Bank ID or Diya.Signature.

After that, the entrepreneur will be asked to fill out a long and a short form.

With the help of a short form, it will be possible to assess the basic criteria, including the conditions for opening and closing business activities, the absence of illegal inspections.

With the help of a long form, it will be possible to leave a more detailed assessment and share experience regarding the quality of work of this or that state body.

This form will be processed differently. It will be directed either to the government contact center where citizens' appeals are processed, or in difficult cases to the Business Ombudsman Council, if the issues fall within its competences.

The answer to the complaint will be sent to the personal account of the entrepreneur on the "Pulse" platform.

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World
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Canada is ready to become a world leader instead of the US — Carney

Carney
Source:  The New York Times

The United States has dominated the global economy for decades. Canada is now poised to take on that role.

Points of attention

  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to lead a coalition of like-minded countries to replace the US as the global economic leader.
  • Canada imposed a 25% tariff on cars imported from the US as a response to US tariffs on global imports.
  • The era of US dominance in the global economy is declared over by Prime Minister Carney, signaling a shift in global leadership dynamics.

Canada can become a leader instead of the US — Carney

This was stated by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Carney said he would try to assemble a "coalition of like-minded countries" that would seek an alternative to the United States.

If the United States no longer wants to be the leader, Canada will.

Mark Carney

Mark Carney

Prime Minister of Canada

Later, the Canadian Prime Minister added that the period of US dominance in the global economy had come to an end.

The 80-year period in which the United States assumed the role of global economic leader, forging alliances based on trust and mutual respect and championing the free and open exchange of goods and services, is over. While this is a tragedy, it is also a new reality.

​Recall that US President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs on imports of goods from all countries of the world, which came into effect on April 2, 2025. These tariffs range from 10% to 50%, depending on the importing country.

At the same time, in response to US tariffs, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on cars imported from the US.

Meanwhile, Britain has released a list of 8,000 American goods that could be hit with tariffs in response to US President Donald Trump's policies. Notably, the list includes a variety of products from binoculars to bourbon whiskey.

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