THE SYSTEM OF STATE AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACQUIS COMMUNAUTAIRE INTEGRATION IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article provides a detailed analysis of the current state of the process of adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to the standards of the European Union, emphasizing the importance of this process for the country’s integration into the European legal framework. The author emphasizes that insufficient competence of the state bodies involved in legal harmonization significantly hinders progress in this area. The lack of a clear strategic vision, including long-term plans and goals, leads to chaos in the implementation of reforms. The article also points out that there are serious problems in the interaction between different public authorities, which are not always able to cooperate effectively to achieve common goals. This lack of coordination further complicates the process of implementing EU legislation, which requires a comprehensive approach. Lack of resources also plays a negative role, as without sufficient funding and expert support, the implementation of the EU acquis becomes virtually impossible. The issue of the effectiveness of involving scientific experts and international consultants in the process of legislative adaptation has not been studied. The detailed impact of external political factors and constraints on legislative harmonization has also not been considered. Another important unexamined topic is the analysis of the role of local self-government in adapting legislation to European norms. The study uses a retrospective analysis of the institutional mechanism’s development since Ukraine declared its independence. The theoretical basis is formed by the concepts of public administration, decentralization, and European integration. Comparative analysis methods help assess the differences in legislative adaptation at various stages of the state’s development. The main result of the study is the identification of the key problems in the functioning of the institutional mechanism for adapting Ukraine’s legislation to the EU acquis. The key issues identified include coordination between various government bodies, an insufficient resource base, and the absence of clear strategic guidelines. The retrospective analysis highlighted the evolution of institutional support with varying degrees of decentralization. It is recommended to improve coordination mechanisms between central and local government bodies, as well as to more actively involve external experts. The prospects for further research lie in analyzing the effectiveness of new institutional initiatives, such as European integration projects at the local level. The issue of optimizing the resource base for the implementation of European norms also remains relevant.