Informational references


24 October 2024
16:02

Abstract. The Information note presents the results of the study on the essence of the provisions of the Code of Electronic Communications of the Italian Republic. The author emphasizes the significance of this legislative act in regulating public relations arising in connection with the use of electronic communication networks, provision of electronic communication services, related facilities and services, as well as the activities of national regulatory authorities. The author analyzes the prerequisites for the Code adoption, its main provisions, and the peculiarities of implementing the legal standards of the European Electronic Communications Code (EU Directive 2018/1972) into its provisions.

Key words: electronic communication network, electronic communication service, Electronic Communications Code, legislation codification, codified law, systematization of legislation.

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10/2024

16 October 2024
16:23

Abstract. Global and European trends in the legislative regulation of restrictions on advertising of goods and services that directly or indirectly contribute to the climate crisis or mislead with unfounded statements about sustainable development are presented in the note.

Key words: climate crisis, advertising, misleading, fossil fuels, sustainable development.

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10/2024

16 October 2024
16:22

Abstract. The note provides an overview of the peculiarities of introducing an environmental tax that stimulates the application of the waste management hierarchy in EU member states, in particular in Germany and the Netherlands. An example of tax rates for waste disposal in the EU Member States is provided.

Key words: waste management, waste disposal tax, waste management hierarchy.

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10/2024

28 June 2024
17:37

Abstract. Оverview of the main provisions of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 and other acquis EU in the field of climate policy, as well as a comparative description of the climate policies in Austria, Finland, Italy, France and Germany have been presented in the analytical note.

Key words: climate policy, climate neutrality, climate policy goals, reducing greenhouse gases.

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05/2024

30 May 2024
17:36

Abstract. The information note is devoted to the issues of legal regulation of providing assistance to people in distress on the high seas. It is established that in this context, Ukraine's obligations arise, in particular, from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue of 1979, and Agreement on Cooperation of the Black Sea States on Search and Rescue in the Black Sea 1998. In order to improve the legal regulation of these issues, it is advisable to adopt the Draft Law of Ukraine «On amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on regarding of activities in the field of life protection and search and rescue at sea» registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Reg. No. 9283 dated 10.05.2023).

Key words: providing assistance to persons in distress on the high seas; obligations of Ukraine; merchant shipping; International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979; Merchant Shipping Code of Ukraine.

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04/2024

30 May 2024
17:35

Abstract. The informational reference is devoted to the issues of legal regulation of outdoor advertising on highways. It is established that such regulation should, first of all, ensure road safety and serve the purpose of reducing the number of road accidents, including by establishing prohibitions on the placement of advertising media that impede the assessment of the traffic situation or have similarities (in terms of external features, image or sound effect) with traffic control equipment and special signals, as well as advertising media that create the effect of the presence of pedestrians or vehicles on the road.

Key words: outdoor advertising on motorways, road safety, advertising media, borders of settlements.

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04/2024

27 May 2024
17:33

Abstract. In this informational reference the issue of the necessity to improve legislation on the development of a simplified mechanism for the withdrawal and redemption of land plots for the development of transport infrastructure, transfer of land to concession for the construction of roads and registration of land plots for use by transport enterprises and organisations in the context of the Draft Law «On amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding of expropriation of land plots, other real estate objects placed on them, which are privately owned, for public needs or due to public necessity» (Reg. No. 6422 dated 10.12.2021).

Key words: land ownership; expropriation of land plots for reasons of public necessity; construction of public highways of national significance, bridges, overpasses and facilities necessary for their exploitation; real estate objects.

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04/2024

25 April 2024
17:31

Abstract. The briefing paper provides an overview of European standards and practices in the field of green recovery, as well as their application in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.

Key words: green recovery, EU environmental law, Ukraine's integration into the EU, European standards, post-war reconstruction.

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03/2024

22 April 2024
17:30

Abstract. The note contains the results of a study of the differences between the nature conservation objects «reserve» and «areas of special conservation value of the Emerald Network, which is being established pursuant to Article 4 of the Bern Convention». To this end, the legislation of foreign countries that have acceded to the Berne Convention and have sites included in the Emerald Network and/or Natura 2000 network on their territory was studied.

Key words: reserve, nature reserve, area of special conservation value, Emerald Network, Natura 2000 network, European integration.

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03/2024

07 March 2024
17:29

Abstract. The information note presents the results of the analysis of the legislation of Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland and Denmark on the procedure and conditions for establishing Extended Producer Responsibility organisations in the field of packaging waste management, the obligation to confirm their financial solvency and prosecution for violation of the legislation of the EU Member States and the Union legislation in the field of packaging waste.

Key words: waste management, packaging waste, extended producer responsibility organisation, European integration.

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02/2024