Selected CSOs will be able to directly lease public property from the lessor and for symbolic payments. The new amendments to regulations governing the lease of state and municipal property aim to improve how youth policy is implemented and enhance financial support for youth infrastructure. By simplifying procedures and introducing preferential rental conditions, the government seeks to expand access to premises for youth activities and support solutions for temporary accommodation of internally displaced persons (IDPs). While the changes create practical advantages for specific groups of organisations, they also raise important considerations regarding fair and inclusive access to public resources.
In February 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers revised several resolutions (including No. 483 of 03 June 2020 and No. 630 of 28 April 2021) to establish a clear mechanism for leasing public property without auctions. Under the new framework, youth and children’s public organisations cooperating with public authorities, as well as state and municipal youth centres, can access premises directly to carry out youth, educational, civic, and awareness-raising initiatives.
At the same time, the amendments introduce preferential rental conditions for CSOs and institutions supporting internally displaced persons. Public associations and charitable organisations can lease state property for temporary accommodation of IDPs at a symbolic rate. These measures aim to address urgent needs for accessible housing and delivery of essential services in the current context. This reform represents a positive development in terms of state support and access to infrastructure, as it reduces administrative and financial barriers for selected organisations. It strengthens state-CSO cooperation, particularly in the youth sector, and supports the operational capacity of organisations working with vulnerable groups. However, because simplified access applies only to specific categories of actors, it may raise concerns regarding equal treatment, transparency, and inclusivity, especially for CSOs that remain subject to standard leasing procedures.
Moving forward, it will be important to ensure that implementation of the amendments is transparent, clearly regulated, and based on fair criteria, to maintain trust and accountability. There may also be opportunity to expand similar mechanisms to a broader range of CSOs, ensuring more balanced access across the sector. If implemented effectively, the reform could contribute to a better equipped civil society to support communities and respond to ongoing challenges.