Motsyk O. Institutional Factors for the Modernization of Ukrainian-Polish Relations in the Humanitarian Sphere in the Context of European Integration Processes.

The conceptual dimension of the problem of Ukrainian-Polish interstate relations in the context of European integration has been revealed in the dissertation. It has been proved, that the content and structure of the legal framework of Ukrainian Polish relations in the humanitarian sphere in the processes of European integrationhas been derived from the basic grounds, principles and norms of international law. The directions of adaptation of national legislation to European requirements have been elucidated. In addition to revealing the content of the processes of formation and modernization of the institutional structure of Ukrainian-Polish relations in the humanitarian sphere, the directions for institutional changes in cross-border cooperation, migration and visa policy have been defined. The main directions and forms of improving relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Poland in the sphere of science and intercultural dialogue have been characterized. A range of issues and challenges in interstate relations regarding the implementation of historical/national memory policies and outlines ways to address them have been also defined.