Change in the Constitutional Role of the Parliament of Ukraine as a Result of Ukraine’s Accession to the European Union

The article is aimed at exploring the transformation that the Parliament of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) should undergo as a result of Ukraine’s integration into the European Union. In particular, the article focuses on the constitutional functions and powers of the VRU as national parliament of an EU member state. By analysing the role that National Parliaments play in the EU legal system, the study analyses changes to be introduced to the VRU’s legislative, scrutinizing and representative functions. The role of the national parliament is undoubtedly defined in the constitution. The article therefore presents an overview of the constitutional provisions of a number of EU member states in order to determine what changes should be introduced to the Constitution of Ukraine. Finally, the overview of possible amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine are discussed in the context of parliamentary control and legislative activity.