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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.
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.
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.
02/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the issue of strategies that would provide Ukraine with more realistic prospects of joining the European Union (EU). One of them envisages Ukraine's gradual integration into the EU through gradual strengthening of economic integration within the European Economic Area. The second strategy is based on the idea of creating a Greater European Council, which, in contrast the European Political Community, could function as a real decision-making body and facilitate the process of Ukraine's full membership in the EU.
Keywords: European integration, European Union, European Economic Area, European Free Trade Association
01/2025
Abstract. This Information note presents the results of the analysis of legislative proposals to update the legal regulation of the use of humanitarian aid in Ukraine during martial law, the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 on humanitarian aid, and some documents of international organisations engaged in humanitarian aid.
Key words: humanitarian aid, municipal enterprises - road carriers, municipal enterprises - carriers of urban electric transport, economic activities for the carriage of passengers and luggage, Council Regulation (EC) 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 on humanitarian aid, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, development aid.
11/2024
Abstract. The Information reference provides an analysis of the EU Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/602 of 14 December 2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on marketing standards in the hop sector and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) 1850/2006 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/601 of 14 December 2023, laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the certification of hops and hop products and related controls, to take into account their requirements in the preparation for the second reading of the draft law ‘On hops and hop products’ (Reg. No. 9234-d of 09.02.2024).
Keywords: EU legislation, hops and hop products, hop certification, European integration.
12/2024
Abstract. The Informational reference considers issues regarding the establishment of criminal liability for the illegal connection of an unauthorized construction object to engineering networks" (No. 12109 of 09.10.2024) (hereinafter - the draft law). The draft law is analyzed for compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current legislation on criminal liability, the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of construction and permitting procedures for connection to engineering networks.
Key words: criminal liability, official, unauthorized construction, punishment, engineering networks, illegal connection, imprisonment, fine.
11/2024
Abstract. The reference provides an overview of the latest trends in the legal regulation of the promotion of the production of medicinal products and medical devices in the EU Member States, as well as in the countries that are the largest exporters of the relevant products.
Keywords: medicines, medical devices, medical products, production incentives, economic development.
12/2024
Abstract. The information note provides a general description of the structure of democracy in the EU from the perspective of the electoral process, the functioning of parliament, and the role of civil society. The emphasis is on the content of the value of democracy and its implementation as a principle of EU law. Democracy in the EU is ensured by a wide range of institutionalized and non-institutionalized structures and actors. The principle of democracy is the basis for the organizing and functioning of the European Parliament, European political parties and foundations. European civil society is an integral factor of political processes in the EU.
Key words: EU law, democracy, EU citizenship, European Parliament, European Parliament elections, European political parties, European civil society.
11/2024
Abstract. The information note describes the main stages of European Union enlargement through the accession of new member states to the European Communities and the European Union. The emphasis is placed on the changes in the EU founding treaties that accompanied the enlargement of the membership; requirements for candidate states to meet the Copenhagen criteria; current challenges of European integration.
Key words: European Union, European integration, European Union law, EU founding treaties, Copenhagen criteria.
11/2024