Abstract. This information reference outlines the issues surrounding state control in the sphere of the purchase and sale of agricultural land, in particular the purchase of such land by foreigners, and proposes some ways to strengthen control based on international experience.

Keywords: state control, land market, non-residents, foreigners, agricultural land, contract of sale.

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05/2026

Abstract. The informational reference provides a general description of the transport policy of the European Union, based on the acts of European Union law that are fundamental to this field. An analysis of legislative initiatives is conducted in the context of implementing the recommendations of the European Commission set out in the report on Ukraine’s progress within the framework of the 2025 EU enlargement package.

Keywords: EU transport policy, Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, White Paper on the Common Transport Policy of the European Union, National Programme for the Adaptation of Ukrainian Legislation to European Union Law (EU acquis), Ukraine's European integration obligations in the transport sector.

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05/2026

Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 11 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Military Personnel and Members of Their Families’ to Ensure the Availability of the Best Medicines, Medical Devices and Assistive Devices for Military Personnel During Treatment and Rehabilitation” (No. 15125 dated 02 April 2026).

Key words: healthcare, treatment, medicines, rehabilitation, rehabilitation, assistive devices, military personnel, war veterans.

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04/2025

Abstract. The analytical note examines the experience of regulatory and legal control over the activities of higher scientific self-governing organisations in selected European Union Member States. It focuses on the structure, composition and powers of higher scientific self-governing organisations in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Czechia, Slovakia, Spain, France, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria.

Key words: scientific self-governing organisation, academy of sciences, scientific research, research institute, university, fundamental research.

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04/2026

Abstract. This analytical note outlines the main approaches and characteristics of legislative regulation and law enforcement practices in European Union Member States in the field of animal welfare; in particular, analyses legislative and subordinate regulatory acts, as well as acts of local authorities, which set out requirements for keeping dogs on a lead and in enclosures (including their design), conditions for handling them, certain restrictions or prohibitions, etc. A note has been conducted of the draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats, as well as the legislation of Germany, Austria, Sweden, Italy, France and Poland governing the keeping of dogs on a lead and in enclosures. Mechanisms of state control and liability for violations in this area have been analysed.

Keywords: European Union legislation on the treatment of dogs, animal welfare, conditions for keeping dogs on a lead, requirements for the design of enclosures, prevention of animal cruelty, administrative and criminal liability for breaches of animal welfare standards

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference sets out the results of the analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 15 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Humanitarian Aid’ regarding the provision of transport services to the public during martial law on intercity and suburban public bus routes, the organisation of which is entrusted to state authorities” (No. 15102 dated 27 March 2026). Proposals have been analysed regarding the expansion and clarification of the range of entities that may use vehicles received as humanitarian aid for the provision of passenger transport services by road.

Key words: road transport, public bus route, humanitarian aid, passenger transport, publicly owned business entity, transport services.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for violations of the requirements of the legislation on water resources protection and water use. The analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15096 dated 23 March 2026).

The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the field of environmental safety and nature protection.

The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the provisions of the draft law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its stated objective, namely ensuring the rational use and conservation of water resources and preventing violations of environmental legislation by citizens and officials of business entities.

Key words: water resources protection, water use rules, business entities, offenses in the field of nature protection, violations of water legislation, administrative offenses, administrative liability, imposition of a fine.

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04/2025

Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Legislative Support for Preserving the Right to Compensation, Payments, and Additional Payments Awarded to the Testator by a Court Decision for the Members of their Family and Heirs” (No. 15032 dated 16 February 2026).

Keywords: testator, members of the testator’s family, heirs, entitlement to payments, court decision.

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04/2026

Abstract. This information reference analyses the number and remit of parliamentary committees in European Union Member States that have similar competences to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management, thereby identifying potential areas for improving the latter’s activities.

Keywords: environment, ecology, environmental policy, parliamentary committee, remit, Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Environmental Policy and Nature Management.

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04/2025