Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amending Article 41 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Clarification of Additional Grounds for Termination of an Employment Contract at the Employer’s Initiative with Certain Categories of Employees under Specific Conditions” (No. 15162 dated 9 April 2026).

Key words: labour legislation, employment contract, grounds for termination of an employment contract, conflict of interest, corruption risks.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for violation of the requirements of the legislation on the protection of water resources and water use in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15096-1 dated 07 April 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 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, offenses in the field of nature protection, violations of water legislation, administrative offenses, administrative liability, imposition of a fine.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (No. 15150 dated 9 April 2026). Based on the analysis, the positive innovations introduced by the draft Civil Code of Ukraine are identified, and proposals are put forward to improve certain of its provisions.

Keywords: private relations, natural persons, legal entities, personal rights, property rights, intellectual property rights, contract law, family law, inheritance law, private international law, publicity of civil rights.

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04/2026

Abstract. This information reference analyzes the measures implemented this year to improve the level of social protection for pensioners and persons with disabilities as part of the pension system reform aimed at strengthening social protection for such persons.

Keywords: State Budget of Ukraine, minimum old-age pension, pensions, social benefits, pension reform, special pension.

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04/2026

Abstract. This review dossier analyses Ukrainian legislation on access to healthcare services, including rehabilitation services, for war veterans. It focuses on the interaction between Ukraine’s military medical system and civilian healthcare system in providing healthcare services to military personnel and war veterans. It also examines the organisational and legal frameworks governing the provision of medical and rehabilitation services to war veterans.

Key words: healthcare system, military medical system, medical services, psychological rehabilitation, war veterans.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Housing Stock Management”. Particular attention is given to both the strengths and the shortcomings of the draft law.

Keywords: housing stock, housing stock management entities, contractual partnership of co-owners in a multi-apartment building, Unified Information and Analytical Housing System.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for introducing administrative liability of officials for violating the procedure for maintaining military records in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15115 dated 30 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 the current Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, and the legislation governing the procedure for maintaining military records.

Key words: administrative liability, offense, fine, official, military records.

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04/2026

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. This Аnalytical note examines the experience of individual European Union Member States in regulating the status of property of higher scientific self-governing organisations.

Keywords: property, state ownership, higher scientific self-governing organisation, academy of sciences.

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04/2026