Abstract. The informational reference summarises the information on the development of road transport in Ukraine in the context of European integration. The main legal acts defining the strategic guidelines for the modernisation of the road transport industry are analysed, and the main directions of reforms are considered, in particular in the field of adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to the legislation of the European Union, modernisation of transport infrastructure, introduction of environmental standards and implementation of European transport safety requirements.

Keywords: road transport, European integration, adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to the European Union legislation, transport policy of Ukraine.

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04/2025

Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of the analysis of the discussion in the expert community and national media of the idea of renaming the Ukrainian change coin from “kopiyka” to “shag”. The main argumentation directions are highlighted, the opinions of supporters and opponents of the reform are reflected.

Keywords: National Bank of Ukraine, symbolism, decolonization, de-russification, information space, change coin.

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05/2025

Abstract. This information reference provides examples of timber market regulation in European Union member states with a view to finding the best model for Ukraine.

Keywords: timber, forest products, wood products, sawn timber, traceability of timber and wood products.

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05/2025

Abstract. The information reference highlights the role of the United Nations in supporting Ukraine since 2014. The resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly concerning the territorial integrity of Ukraine, the human rights situation in the temporarily occupied territories, safety and security of Ukraine's nuclear facilities, including the Zaporizhzhya NPP, etc. are presented. The author identifies the peculiarities of veto in decision-making by the UN Security Council.

Keywords: UN, UN Security Council, UN General Assembly resolutions, territorial integrity of Ukraine, armed aggression, temporarily occupied territories.

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04/2025

Abstract. The information reference provides a general description of the EU acquis on intellectual property, including a list of EU legal acts that are basic for this area. The state of implementation of the EU acquis into national legislation is highlighted, and the European Commission's assessment is analysed, which contains the general state of fulfilment of European integration obligations in the field of intellectual property and outlines the areas for further work.

Keywords: intellectual property law, internal market, copyright and related rights, intellectual property protection, piracy.

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05/2025

Abstract. The information reference provides an analysis of the EU legal acts on the definition of vulnerable consumers according to the criterion of energy poverty and examples of transposition of EU law provisions into the legislation of the Energy Community member states.  

Keywords: energy, European integration, vulnerable consumers, energy poverty, EU energy policy.

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04/2025

Abstract. The paper considers the role of energy regulators in ensuring the efficient functioning of the energy market of the European Union (EU), in particular in the field of tariff setting, energy supervision, etc. Special attention is paid to the activities of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) as a coordinator between national regulators. The functions of national regulatory authorities and the implementation of European norms in national legislation are analysed on the examples of France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Latvia.

Keywords: energy regulator, European Union, Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, energy supervision, energy policy, energy market.

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04/2025

Abstract. The information reference describes aspects of the functioning and development of the Customs Union of the European Union, which is the main component of the Union's internal market. The main legal acts regulating the EU customs policy, as well as the issues of implementation of the European customs legislation in Ukraine in the context of European integration are analysed. In particular, the article focuses on the stages of adaptation of customs procedures and development of relevant IT systems for approximation to EU standards.

Keywords: EU Customs Union, European integration, customs legislation, customs procedures, EU Customs Code, digitalisation of customs procedures.

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03/2025

Abstract. This reference highlights the key aspects of the EU state aid procedures and Regulation (EC) No 994/98 of 7 May 1998, which is an important mechanism for simplifying state aid procedures by defining general block exemptions (GBERs). The article describes the main provisions of the act and the latest amendments to it.

Keywords: state aid, block exceptions, economic competition, internal market, GBER.

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02/2025

Abstract. The Information Reference highlights the basics of the European Union's policy in the field of urban wastewater treatment. The problems faced by the urban wastewater treatment system, summarised by the European Environment Agency, are emphasised. The new Directive (EU) 2024/3019 of 27 November 2024 on urban wastewater treatment is described.

Keywords: wastewater treatment, water policy, European Environment Agency, Directive (EU) 2024/3019, Directive 91/271/EEC.

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02/2025