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Abstract. The informational reference analyses the transformation of the justice system of Ukraine in the context of the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the completion of the bilateral screening of legislation under negotiating Chapter 23 “Judiciary and Fundamental Rights”. It examines recent European trends, in particular the implementation of e-justice standards, the ethical boundaries of the use of artificial intelligence (AI), overcoming the professional isolation of judges through “intervision” mechanisms, and improving the quality and clarity of judicial decisions. Special attention is paid to assessing the operational capacity of judicial governance bodies, the results of establishing an autonomous system of disciplinary accountability, and the implementation of merit-based procedures for the selection of judges based on objective integrity criteria. The reference also provides a critical analysis of systemic challenges that threaten the functional stability and continuity of the justice system under martial law.
Key words: rule of law, independence of judges, judicial system, European integration, meritocracy, digitalisation of justice, integrity, disciplinary accountability of judges, qualification assessment of judges.
03/2026
Abstract. The analytical note examines the legal regulation and features of civil servant promotion in the Member States of the European Union, using France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Poland as examples. It identifies the basic mechanisms of promotion (competitions, quotas, training requirements) and the models of promotion (automatic advancement based on length of service and advancement through grades).
Keywords: civil service, civil servants, promotion, length of civil service, civil servant grade, categories of the civil service.
02/2026
Abstract. The analytical note addresses issues related to the existence and functioning of personnel (candidate) reserves in the civil service. It also analyses the conditions and procedures for selecting candidates from such reserves for civil service positions in European Union countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, France, and Croatia.
Keywords: civil service, civil service position, competitive selection, personnel reserve, candidate reserve, public authority.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Specifics of Holding Certain Positions in Public Authorities, Other State Bodies, and Local Self-Government Bodies by Citizens of Ukraine Who Hold Citizenship of a Foreign State” (No. 14230 dated 18 November 2025).
Keywords: Ukrainian citizenship, principle of single citizenship, foreign citizenship, multiple citizenship, the right of citizens to participate in public affairs.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Clause 18 of Article 10-1 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families’ Regarding the Procedure for Granting Leave During Martial Law” (No. 14403-1 dated 12 February 2026).
Key words: legal regime of martial law, military personnel, annual basic leave, additional leave, leave for family reasons.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Reinstatement of the Provision on the Specifics of Establishing and Recording Working Hours and Rest Periods on Public Holidays and Non-Working Days” (No. 14403 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: legal regime of martial law, labour legislation, working hours, holidays, non-working days.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Clause 144 of Section XV ‘Final Provisions’ of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Compulsory State Pension Insurance’ Regarding the Simplification of the Procedure for Confirming the Non-Receipt of Pensions from the Pension Authorities of the Russian Federation by Military personnel and Veterans” (No. 15023 dated 10 February 2026).
Key words: military personnel, veterans, temporarily occupied territories, military service, pensions, Pension Fund of Ukraine.
02/2026
Abstract. This dossier analyses the legal regulation of water resources and land related to water bodies at the level of the European Union, with particular reference to France and Slovakia. It establishes that France applies a mixed public-private regulatory model, whereas in Slovakia constitutionally enshrined state ownership of groundwater and watercourses is combined with administrative and legal restrictions governing the use of land associated with water bodies.
Keywords: water resources, property rights, water fund lands, water bodies, basin principle, state ownership, water law, environmental law.
02/2026
Abstract. This analytical note examines foreign practices concerning the evaluation of the performance of civil servants. It summarises selected aspects of the legal regulation and practical application of evaluation procedures and performance management in the public sector.
Keywords: civil service, performance evaluation, performance management, public administration reform.
02/2026
Abstract. This review dossier examines certain aspects of household income taxation in several EU Member States, as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.
Keywords: household, personal income tax (PIT), tax return, tax relief, economic activity.
02/2026