Bicameralism: European Tendencies and Perspectives for Ukraine

Abstract

The authors of the article continue the scientific discourse on the role and significance of bicameralism for building a modern democratic legal state. The main arguments of supporters and opponents of bicameralism have been analysed, given the complicated development of Ukrainian institutional framework and discussions over the European Committee of Regions evolution. The authors of the article attempt to supplement the list of arguments that exist in modern legal literature in favor of Ukraine’s transition to bicameralism. The challenges of European integration for Ukrainian parliament as a unitary actor have been highlighted. The authors substantiate the thesis that the formation of the second (upper) chamber does not threaten the Ukrainian unitarianism, but will contribute to further diversification of state power and at the same time increase the stability of the government in terms of a consensual, pluralistic democracy and semi-presidential government.

Legal Conflicts and Gaps in the Context of Labor Legislation of Ukraine

“…In addition, a separate chapter of the Labor Code of Ukraine is devoted to the regulation of women's labor. Providing additional benefits to women in employment, firstly, further reduces their competitiveness in the labor market, and secondly, violates the rights of the other half of humanity—men who are in the same conditions, as well as women and men who have duties for the care of other close relatives (Tatsiy and Serohina 2018 ).…”

Electronic Platform for Consultations of Public Authorities with Residents of Communities in the Context of Decentralisation

“…The concept of involving citizens in the implementation of national/ local policies is becoming increasingly popular as a model of public administration reform. Thus, the constant search for establishing a systematic link between public authorities and civil society is a steady consequence of various transformational processes (Tatsiy & serohina, 2018). Faced with completely new challenges in a globalised world, governments at all levels are increasingly realising that they cannot effectively implement policies -no matter how clever they may be-if citizens do not understand and support them.…”

Islamic Revival in Kazakhstan from the Historical Perspective (1991-2020)

“…The special role of the development of this global political phenomenon at the turn of the 20 th -21st centuries, it refers to the growing contradictions between the Islamic worldview and modernity. 51 Given the work of the authors, it is possible to reveal in detail the negative aspects of the active spread of Islam in the territory of Kazakhstan, this can be an addition to subsequent studies that will be devoted to the spread of terrorism in the territory of the state. 52 It is important to recognize that portraying the countries of Central Asia as destined for theocratic regimes and exclusively traditional societies is unwarranted.…”