The relevance of the research topic is determined by the increasing need to establish an effective system for the protection of the rights and interests of subjects of land relations in Ukraine, particularly in the agricultural sector. The purpose of the article was to analyze the legal foundations and practices of mediation in resolving land disputes in Ukraine and European Union countries, with the aim of identifying possibilities for their adaptation in the context of European integration. The study employed systematic, comparative-legal, dogmatic, and narrative methods. As a result, it was established that mediation is an effective alternative mechanism to prevent lengthy court proceedings in land conflicts, contributing to the reduction of the burden on courts and improving the quality of public administration of land resources. The features of legal regulation of mediation in Ukraine and the EU were analyzed, key issues of its practical application were identified, including low awareness, limited judicial involvement in directing parties to mediation, and the insufficient development of institutional infrastructure. The necessity of introducing a mandatory initial mediation session as part of the state policy on land dispute resolution was substantiated. Special attention was given to the development of online mediation, ODR platforms, and the prospects of using artificial intelligence tools within the concept of "augmented justice," along with the associated ethical and legal risks. A mediation effectiveness matrix was proposed, and the need to consider the experience of European countries in the development of the land dispute mediation institute within Ukraine’s legal framework was justified. The results of the research may be useful for state authorities and local self-government bodies in addressing issues related to the integration of mediation into the land conflict resolution system in Ukraine
public governance; land disputes; legal certainty; out-of-court dispute resolution; public administration of land resources
Received 23.08.2025, Revised 03.11.2025, Accepted 10.12.2025
Retrieved from Volume 18, No. 2, 2025
https://doi.org/10.56318/dg/2.2025.79
Pages 79-93
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