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Abstract. This parliamentary study presents the results of an analysis of Ukrainian and European Union legislation concerning the quality and safety of donated blood and its components. It focuses on the key provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On the Safety and Quality of Donated Blood and Blood Components” and Regulation (EU) 2024/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on quality and safety standards for substances of human origin intended for human use. The current state and trends in the development of legislation on the quality and safety of donated blood and its components in selected European countries (Austria, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Switzerland) are analysed.
Key words: donation, donor, donated blood, blood donation, blood component, substances of human origin intended for human use (SoHO), national blood system.
04/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 40 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Clarification of Possible Grounds for Dismissal of an Employee at the Initiative of the Employer Due to Absence from the Workplace for More than Three Hours, with a View to Ensuring Protection against Unlawful Dismissal” (No. 14235 dated 20 November 2025). Particular attention is devoted to the specific features of the legal regulation governing dismissal at the employer’s initiative, in particular on the grounds of absenteeism, taking into account the case law of the Supreme Court.
Keywords: Labour Code of Ukraine, dismissal at the employer's initiative, absenteeism, valid reasons for an employee's absence from the workplace.
02/2026
Abstract. This analytical note examines the legislative regulation of real estate brokerage services in the Member States of the European Union. It identifies the main types of real estate brokerage services, the requirements for individuals who may act as real estate agents, issues related to agents’ remuneration and liability in this field, as well as information on the existence of national associations of real estate agents, among other aspects. The analysis is based on a review of the relevant legislation of Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Estonia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden.
Keywords: real estate agent, real estate brokerage activity, real estate brokerage services, real estate broker, brokerage activity, property broker, real estate, immovable property, intermediary, intermediary services.
02/2026
Abstract. The analytical note examines the legislative regulation of the principles governing railway transport in the Baltic States following the opening of the European Union railway transport market. It analyses the relevant experience of railway transport reform in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania after their accession to the European Union.
Keywords: railway transport, opening of the EU railway transport market, access to railway infrastructure in the Baltic States, Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), Rail Baltica transport corridor.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 73 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment of a Public Holiday – St. Andrew’s Day” (No. 14261 dated 28 November 2025). The proposal to include a new public holiday – the Day of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, to be observed annually on 30 November – in the list of public holidays set out in Article 73 of the Labour Code of Ukraine is examined. The reference also outlines relevant practices in the member states of the European Union.
Key words: public holiday, public holiday calendar, Day of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, non-working day, holiday, festive day, labour legislation of Ukraine.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the transformation of the justice system of Ukraine in the context of the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the completion of the bilateral screening of legislation under negotiating Chapter 23 “Judiciary and Fundamental Rights”. It examines recent European trends, in particular the implementation of e-justice standards, the ethical boundaries of the use of artificial intelligence (AI), overcoming the professional isolation of judges through “intervision” mechanisms, and improving the quality and clarity of judicial decisions. Special attention is paid to assessing the operational capacity of judicial governance bodies, the results of establishing an autonomous system of disciplinary accountability, and the implementation of merit-based procedures for the selection of judges based on objective integrity criteria. The reference also provides a critical analysis of systemic challenges that threaten the functional stability and continuity of the justice system under martial law.
Key words: rule of law, independence of judges, judicial system, European integration, meritocracy, digitalisation of justice, integrity, disciplinary accountability of judges, qualification assessment of judges.
03/2026
Abstract. The analytical note examines the legal regulation and features of civil servant promotion in the Member States of the European Union, using France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Poland as examples. It identifies the basic mechanisms of promotion (competitions, quotas, training requirements) and the models of promotion (automatic advancement based on length of service and advancement through grades).
Keywords: civil service, civil servants, promotion, length of civil service, civil servant grade, categories of the civil service.
02/2026
Abstract. The analytical note addresses issues related to the existence and functioning of personnel (candidate) reserves in the civil service. It also analyses the conditions and procedures for selecting candidates from such reserves for civil service positions in European Union countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, France, and Croatia.
Keywords: civil service, civil service position, competitive selection, personnel reserve, candidate reserve, public authority.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Specifics of Holding Certain Positions in Public Authorities, Other State Bodies, and Local Self-Government Bodies by Citizens of Ukraine Who Hold Citizenship of a Foreign State” (No. 14230 dated 18 November 2025).
Keywords: Ukrainian citizenship, principle of single citizenship, foreign citizenship, multiple citizenship, the right of citizens to participate in public affairs.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Clause 18 of Article 10-1 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families’ Regarding the Procedure for Granting Leave During Martial Law” (No. 14403-1 dated 12 February 2026).
Key words: legal regime of martial law, military personnel, annual basic leave, additional leave, leave for family reasons.
02/2026