Abstract. The parliamentary study highlights the experience of some European Union member states in regulating the development of public-private partnerships in the field of cybersecurity, analyzing the legislation of five European Union countries: Germany, Estonia, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden. Based on the analysis, existing models of public-private partnerships in the field of cybersecurity are considered, and the procedure, conditions, and features of public-private partnerships in this field are summarized. 

Keywords: public-private partnership, cybersecurity, cyber threat, cyberspace, national security, information and communication technologies, critical infrastructure, security and defense sector, civil society. 

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the status of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on EU enlargement in the context of Chapter 23 "Judiciary and Fundamental Rights". It points to significant progress in reforming the judicial system of Ukraine by improving the legislative framework for the selection procedures of judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, resuming the work of the High Council of Justice, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, strengthening the disciplinary liability of judges, and digitalizing the judicial system. It outlines the problems that pose significant challenges for the judicial system of Ukraine and identifies ways to address them.

Key words: European integration, European Commission recommendations, judiciary, fundamental rights, integrity of judges, digitalization of justice, security threats.

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09/2025

Abstract. The Review dossier analyses the use of interpellation as an element of parliamentary control in selected European Union member states, as well as in Australia, Great Britain and the United States of America. The dynamics of the use of parliamentary requests were analysed regarding the invitation of ministers and other officials to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, as well as the holding of “question time to the Government” from 2019 to 2025.

Keywords: interpellation, parliamentary control, parliamentary control powers, political responsibility of the government, reporting by the executive branch, interaction between the legislative and executive branches.

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for appointing prosecutors to the Office of the Prosecutor General and regional prosecutor’s offices during the period of martial law without holding a competition, and the reinstatement of certain conditions for the dismissal of prosecutors from office provided for by law. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13601 dated 06 August 2025) (hereinafter – the Draft Law).

The draft law is considered in terms of its compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making, and the provisions of current legislation governing the organization and operation of the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.

The study identified risks that would hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement and the achievement of its stated goal of bringing the current legislation of Ukraine on the prosecutor’s office into line with the Constitution of Ukraine and international and European legal standards in this area.

Keywords: prosecutor’s office of Ukraine, prosecutor, European Commission recommendations, dismissal of prosecutors, appointment of prosecutors, holding competitions, guarantees of independence of prosecutors, legal regime of martial law.

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational Reference presents the analysis results of the social protection principles of certain categories of persons in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Withdrawal from the Agreement on Mutual Crediting of Years of Service in Prosecutor's Office Bodies and Institutions in the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States” taking into account the regulatory legal acts of Ukraine, decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, and studies by foreign experts.

Key words: Commonwealth of Independent States, agreement on mutual crediting of work experience and years of service, pensions, prosecutor's office employees.

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the grounds for improving administrative liability for failure to comply with the lawful requirements of officials of the central executive body responsible for implementing state policy on land transport safety in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine, register No. 13613 dated 07 August 2025.

The Draft Law is considered in terms of its compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the rules of legislative drafting, the fundamental principles of legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the field of legal regulation of land transport activities.

Keywords: administrative offenses, administrative liability, officials, vehicles, safety, state supervision, fines.

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08/2025

Abstract. This parliamentary study analyzes the content of the new Law of Ukraine “On Public-Private Partnership” intending to find ways to make the best use of it in the humanitarian and information spheres. It examines the experience of European countries in applying public-private partnerships and provides recommendations for improving Ukrainian legislation.

Keywords: public-private partnership, public partner, private partner, concession, humanitarian sphere, information sphere.

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational reference presents an overview of the legislative support for minimizing corruption risks and developing an anti-corruption compliance system in Ukraine, and reveals its content in accordance with international standards. It summarizes the experience of foreign countries in legal regulation of the anti-corruption compliance system, and also analyzes the status of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on improving legislation in terms of minimizing corruption risks in general and by developing an anti-corruption compliance system, in particular.

Key words: corruption, compliance, international standards, risk management, countermeasures, Roadmap, recommendations.

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09/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal regulation of the assignment of state ranks to prosecutors, the establishment of distinguishing marks for prosecutors, and the symbols of the prosecution authorities. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals contained in the draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13603 dated 06 August 2025).

The Draft Law is examined for compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making, and the provisions of current legislation governing the organization and activities of the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.

The study identified risks that would hinder the proper implementation of the draft law in law enforcement and the achievement of its stated goal of providing legislative support for the effective functioning of the prosecutor’s office, primarily by encouraging prosecutors to improve their work and career growth.

Keywords: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, prosecutors, state ranks of prosecutors, procedure for assigning state ranks, class ranks, distinguishing marks for prosecutors, symbols of the prosecutor’s office.

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08/2025

Abstract. The informational Reference presents the analysis results of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine «On Collection and Accounting of a Single Contribution for Compulsory State Social Insurance» regarding exemption from payment of a single contribution for compulsory state social insurance of individuals regardless of the type of assigned and paid insurance benefit or social assistance» (registr. № 13550 dated 07/28/2025). The focus is on the distinction between the statuses of a payer of contributions for compulsory state social insurance and a pensioner.

Key words: mandatory state social insurance, pension system, single contribution, insured person, pensioner.

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08/2025