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Abstract. The information reference contains the results of an analysis of the experience of EU Member States in implementing special legislative procedures when adapting national legislation to the acquis of the European Union. The models of Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Finland and Sweden are considered, as well as the peculiarities of the relevant coordination between parliament and government.
Keywords: European Union acquis, special legislative procedure, European Union member state, adaptation of national legislation, European Union membership.
05/2025
Abstract. Strategic foresight is a valuable tool for long-term planning, making informed decisions and improving the quality of public policy. This briefing paper examines the essence and purpose of strategic foresight, its key functions and common methods. Five models for the development of the foresight ecosystem in Ukraine are proposed, among which the creation of a foresight institution under the government or parliament is considered to be the best for the initial stage. The author considers the possibility of integrating foresight tools into the lawmaking process in accordance with the Law of Ukraine ‘On Lawmaking’. The author proposes mechanisms for implementing foresight, including the development of methodological recommendations, integration into existing documents, encouragement through grants, creation of knowledge sharing platforms, etc.
Keywords: strategic foresight, lawmaking, strategic planning, public administration, post-war recovery, foresight methods.
04/2025
Abstract. The information reference analyses the principles of planning and forecasting of the European Union, recommendations of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in the field of strategic planning, experience of individual EU member states with the aim of updating the legal regulation of state planning and forecasting in Ukraine.
Key words: state planning, state forecasting, strategic planning, sustainable development, European integration, best practices of regulation.
05/2025
Abstract. The information reference analyses the content, structure and functionality of official websites of parliaments of different states, including the European Union, Canada and the United Kingdom. The types of content, document formats, level of data openness, use of analytical tools, introduction of artificial intelligence and methods of interaction with the public are considered.
Keywords: parliamentary websites, open data, digitalisation, legislation, artificial intelligence, content, public information, analytics, e-democracy.
04/2025
Abstract: The Information reference summarizes the activities of the Government Lawmaking Center of the Republic of Poland. Its main functions are analyzed, including the preparation of legal acts and ensuring their compliance with the Constitution of Poland and EU law, publication of governmental legal acts, and training of specialists in lawmaking.
Keywords: lawmaking, legislative process, government, Republic of Poland, normative legal acts, organization of the rulemaking process.
04/2025
Abstract. In Ukraine, the issue of political party funding has undergone significant changes since independence, reflecting the evolution of legislation in the context of ensuring transparency of state institutions and democratic standards. With the adoption of a number of laws and legislative amendments, including the Law of Ukraine ‘On Political Parties in Ukraine’, a system of public and private funding was created, including both self-financing of parties and direct state subsidies.
Keywords: political parties, democratic governance, funding, public funding, political corruption
03/2025
Abstract. The informational reference generalises the information on the content of the public administration reform in the Republic of North Macedonia and the expected results of its implementation. The obstacles to the implementation of the public administration reform in North Macedonia are indicated.
Keywords: Republic of North Macedonia, public administration bodies, public administration reform, civil servants, administrative employees.
03/2025
Abstract. The Information reference highlights the mechanisms of engaging citizens in parliamentary activities, using the example of the European Parliament. The list of tools (channels) of effective communication between parliament and citizens used in the European Union (EU) and its member states is provided. Attention is focused on the mechanisms of citizens' access to legislative activities and influence on decision-making.
Keywords: communication mechanisms, social networks, electronic petitions, parliamentary television, website.
12/2024
Abstract: The Briefing Paper presents the results of the analysis of the legislation of the G-7 countries (Canada, the USA, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Japan) on access of media representatives to parliamentary buildings. The paper highlights the peculiarities of regulating the procedure of accreditation of journalists, their admission to the parliament building, attendance at parliamentary meetings and other events, as well as restrictions on such access.
Key words: accreditation, openness of parliament, access of journalists to parliament, journalist, media representative.
12/2024