Abstract. This analytical note examines the conditions for joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and the experience of individual Member States and candidate countries of the European Union with a view to exploring the possibilities of applying transition periods or deferrals for certain technical or regulatory requirements of the Union in this area.

Keywords: Single Euro Payments Area, SEPA, euro, accession criteria, flexibility of accession conditions, integration into the European Union.

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01/2026

Abstract. The Information reference analyses the draft law ‘On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine to Ensure Compliance with European Union Legislation and the Relevant Criteria Established by the European Payments Council with a View to Ukraine's Accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)’.

Keywords: Single Euro Payments Area, SEPA, money laundering, terrorist financing, integration into the European Union.

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01/2026

Abstract. The information note presents the results of the analysis of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine «On One-time Cash Assistance for Damage to Life and Health Caused to Employees of Critical Infrastructure Facilities, Civil Servants, and Local Government Officials as a Result of the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine» (reg. № 14303 dated 12/15/2025).

Key words: social protection, one-time cash assistance, person with a disability, critical infrastructure operator, deadlines for exercising the right to assistance.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for criminal liability of officials of law enforcement bodies, pre-trial investigation bodies, the prosecutor’s office, and the court for damage caused to citizens of Ukraine in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14350 dated 30 December 2025.

The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of current criminal and civil legislation.

Key words: criminal liability, law enforcement bodies, court, prosecutor’s office, official, unlawful actions, damage.

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01/2026

Abstract. The parliamentary study is devoted to the analysis of the use of non-tax incentives as instruments of state support for entrepreneurship in the modern economy. It examines the essence and classification of non-tax incentives, their place in the system of state regulation of economic activity, as well as the advantages and limitations of using such instruments compared to tax breaks. Particular attention is paid to foreign experience, in particular the practices of European Union member states, in the context of compliance with competition rules and state aid.

Keywords: non-tax incentives; state support for entrepreneurship; economic policy; state regulation; small and medium-sized enterprises; state aid; competition; international experience; European Union; economic recovery.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to determining the legal grounds for establishing administrative and criminal liability for violations of labour legislation associated with forcing an employee to resign, or unlawful dismissal, or the application of other unlawful actions against employees. In particular, it concerns cases where such actions are taken in response to employees providing information to competent state authorities, managers, or employees responsible for conducting financial monitoring of a primary financial monitoring entity or other relevant financial monitoring entities regarding violations of legislation in the field of preventing and countering the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The analysis is conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14328 dated 23 December 2025.

Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, subject of primary financial monitoring, provision of information, violation of labour legislation, combating money laundering, whistleblowers, compliance with EU law (EU acquis).

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01/2026

Abstract. This analytical note examines the issue of salaries and monetised benefits provided for by law for members of parliament (members of parliamentary chambers), heads and members of government (higher executive bodies), and heads of state (presidents or highest officials exercising representative functions and powers) in the G7 countries– the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Germany, France, and Italy – as well as in the Member States of the European Union, the institutions of the European Union, and other states, in particular the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State of Israel, South Korea, Singapore, and China.

Keywords: wages, social guarantees for civil servants, social benefits, bonuses, compensation of expenses, relocation assistance.

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01/2026

Abstract. The analytical note presents the results of a study of the legal regulation of non-performing loans in the European Union and analyses the mechanisms for the enforcement of court decisions and debt collection in European Union Member States. The European Payment Order procedure is also examined. The issue of implementing European Union legislation aimed at reducing non-performing loans into Ukrainian legislation is clarified.

Keywords: non-performing loans, debtor, creditor, credit servicers, enforcement proceedings, European Union, European Payment Order.

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01/2026

Abstract. This parliamentary study presents the findings of an analysis of scientific research and international practice concerning the linguistic refinement of draft legislation. It examines the institutional and regulatory frameworks underpinning the Ukrainisation of national legislation and offers recommendations on the advisability of developing and adopting methodological guidelines for the linguistic refinement of draft legislation and legal terminology.

Keywords: Ukrainisation of national legislation, examination of draft laws, linguistic refinement of draft laws, legal terminology.

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01/2026

Abstract. The information note contains the results of the analysis of state policy measures regarding war veterans and their family members, the main achievements and challenges. The attention is focused on the conceptual problems of the legislation in terms of updating the system of social support for war veterans. The directions of improving the institutional and organizational principles of veteran policy are indicated.

Key words: war veteran, veteran policy, social protection system, benefits, system of support for the transition of a veteran from military service to a civilian lifestyle.

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01/2026