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Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the priorities of the common European policy in the military and defense spheres, identifies the strategic principles of strengthening the European defense system in the context of Russian military aggression through the development and implementation of new mechanisms and modern programs for financing the production of military equipment, weapons and ammunition. The content of the strategic legislative initiatives of the European Union dedicated to strengthening defense and its financing mechanisms, approved during 2024-2025, is disclosed.
Key words: European defense policy, the common European defense industry market, defense sector, defense industrial potential, defense procurement, investments, military mobility, defense readiness system, defense products, defense financing, support for Ukraine.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the organization of official activities of the National Police of Ukraine, in particular, conducting a competition for the appointment of police officers to managerial positions and attestation of police officers. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13716, dated 29.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, European Union documents, the provisions of relevant public policy program documents and legislative acts that determine the grounds and main tasks of the activities of law enforcement agencies, including the National Police of Ukraine.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein, in particular the legislative implementation of an effective system for preventing corruption in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine by improving the procedure for serving in it, taking into account the principles of the state anti-corruption policy.
Key words: law enforcement agencies, police service, corruption prevention, integrity, competition, certification, restrictions on police service.
10/2025
Abstract. The reference highlights the main provisions of Directive 2024/1203/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC and the key innovations of the Member States of the European Union in this area.
Keywords: Directive 2024/1203/EU; environmental crimes; criminal liability of natural persons; criminal liability of legal persons; criminalisation of environmental offences.
10/2025
Abstract. The analytical note examines the conceptual and organizational and legal principles of law enforcement agencies in the field of ensuring the economic security of the state, which are defined by relevant acts of European Union law, public policy program documents, and the legislation of Ukraine.
The national legislation and law enforcement practice of Lithuania, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, and Poland regarding the activities of competent authorities, their legal status, tasks, and functional powers, the criteria for delimiting the competence of these authorities provided for by law, as well as the procedure and forms of their interaction and coordination in the specified area, were analyzed.
Based on the results of the analysis, conclusions and proposals were provided regarding the use of the experience of the European Union states for the legal regulation of counterintelligence activities in the sphere of economic security of Ukraine.
Key words: economic security, state security, counterintelligence, economic crimes, domestic and foreign intelligence, legislation in the field of economic security and counterintelligence.
10/2025
Abstract. The parliamentary study focuses on business development prospects in Ukraine in the context of European integration until 2035. Using foresight methodology (horizon scanning, STEEPEDD analysis, expert interviews and scenario modelling), key internal and external factors shaping the business environment were analysed. The study examines social, technological, economic, political, environmental, ethical, demographic and security trends. Four business development scenarios have been constructed, taking into account both positive growth trajectories and the risks of stagnation or external influence. Particular attention is paid to the impact of Ukraine's integration into the European Union, structural reforms and the role of international financial support on the transformation of Ukrainian business. The conclusions propose practical steps, the implementation of which will contribute to the sustainable development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine.
Keywords: foresight, European integration, development scenarios, strategic planning, legislative adaptation, small and medium-sized businesses, economic recovery.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of the analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Civil Code due to update (recodification) of provisions of Book Two” aimed at bringing Book Two of Civil Code into accordance with modern challenges facing society in the context of the rapid development of digital technologies, biomedicine, and global information processes.
Key words: update (recodification) of civil law of Ukraine; Civil Code; personal rights; personal rights that ensure natural existence; personal rights that ensure social existence.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of the analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Civil Code due to update (recodification) of provisions of Book One” aimed at creating a modern, internally consistent and effective legal framework for regulating Private relations.
Key words: private relations; private law; natural person; guardianship and custody; legal entity; corporate company; entrepreneurial co-operative; organization; object of private relations; contracts; agreements; limitation period.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal principles of improving the mechanism for informing the management of state bodies, local governments, enterprises, institutions and organizations regarding the disciplinary liability of employees who have already been found guilty on the basis of court decisions of committing corruption administrative or corruption criminal offenses or offenses related to corruption, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14034, dated 11.09.2025). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the draft law were identified.
Key words: corruption, corruption administrative offense, corruption criminal offense, disciplinary liability, copy of court decision, e-mail, technical means of electronic communications.
09/2025
Abstract. This review dossier is devoted to issues of legal regulation of the use of assisted reproductive technologies in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. It focuses on key aspects of permitted and prohibited practices in the field of embryos and surrogacy. It analyses legal approaches to the recognition and granting of legal status to children born through surrogacy programmes outside the country.
Key words: assisted reproductive technologies, surrogacy, embryo, infertility, ethical standards, child, adoption.
09/2025
Abstract. The information note presents the results of the analysis of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Provision of Basic Social Assistance" (Registration No. 14051 dated 09/18/2025). The focus is on conceptual approaches to the formation of state social policy to prevent poverty, in particular among families with children.
Key words: temporary state assistance, basic social assistance, low-income families with children, basic amount, basic amount for a family.
09/2025