KIEV, March 16 – The new Ukrainian government consists of 29 ministers, which is the highest number of ministers in Europe.

"A total of 16-18 ministers work in an ordinary government of democratic Europe, including a premier and his or her deputies. In particular, the cabinets of Germany, Portugal and Spain have such a number of portfolios," Deutsche Welle reported.

The governments of France and Sweden have a larger number of ministers – 20 and 22 respectively. Italy has the largest cabinet consisting of 24 ministers.