This opinion examines the amendments adopted by the Verkhovna Rada and the issues mentioned in the previous paragraph in the light of the previous opinions and recommendations of the Venice Commission on political parties, in particular:

a. CDL-AD(2015)025 Joint Opinion on the draft amendments to some legislative acts concerning prevention and fight against political corruption of Ukraine;

b. CDL-AD(2015)020 Report on the method of nomination of candidates within political parties;

c. CDL(2015)008 Comparative Table on the Method of nomination of candidates within political parties - Replies by country concerning political parties / Tableau comparatif sur la méthode de désignation des candidats au sein des partis politiques - Réponses par pays concernant les partis politiques.

d. CDL-AD(2010)024 Guidelines on political party regulation, by the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission;

e. CDL-AD(2009)027 Report on the Imperative Mandate and Similar Practices;

f. CDL–AD(2005)015 Opinion on the amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine adopted on 8.12.2004;

g. CDL-AD(2002)023rev Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters: Guidelines and Explanatory Report.