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Use of public statements for targeted ads: EU judgment in Case C-446/21 Schrems

An online social network such as Facebook cannot use all of the personal data obtained for the purposes of targeted advertising, without restriction as to time and without distinction as to type of data. Also, statements made during public panel discussions do not authorise the operator of an online social network platform to include these statements into the person’s ad profile.

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knight, defense, malta

Maltese citizenship by investment: Opinion of EU Advocate General Collins

Advocate General Collins on the Maltese law granting citizenship by investment: The EU Commission has failed to prove that EU rules on citizenship (Article 20 TFEU) require the existence of a ‘genuine link’ or ‘prior genuine link’ between a Member State and an individual in order for it to grant citizenship. The Advocate General’s Opinion is not binding on the Court of Justice.

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BUSINESS

EU Commission clears acquisition of TBX NewCo Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes by Tubacex and Mubadala

The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.

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EU Commission clears acquisition of Clasquin by MSC Group

The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control of Clasquin S.A., based in France, by MSC Group through its Luxembourg-based subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services S.à.r.l. The transaction mainly concerns the markets for the provision of deep-sea container liner shipping and freight forwarding services.

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Liberté d’expression: Arrêt de la Cour dans l’affaire C-633/22: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol

L’exécution d’un jugement condamnant un journaliste et un éditeur de presse au paiement de dommages-intérêts doit être refusée pour autant qu’elle viole la liberté de la presse. Tel est le cas si ces dommages-intérêts sont manifestement disproportionnés et risquent de dissuader la presse dans l’État membre requis de relayer des sujets présentant un intérêt général légitime.

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Labelling of organic products: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-240/23 Herbaria Kräuterparadies II

Labelling of organic products: A foodstuff imported from a third country may bear the organic production logo of the European Union only if that foodstuff complies with all the requirements of EU law. That is the case even if the production rules of the third country are recognised as equivalent to those laid down by EU law. Such foodstuff may nonetheless bear the organic production logo of that third country.

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DIGITIZATION

Cybersecurity and cyberdefence: EU and NATO start structured dialogue

The European Union and NATO staffs held the first Structured Dialogue on Cyber, today (October 4th 2024). Building on the previous EU-NATO High-Level Staff Talks on Cyber Security and Defence, the dialogue aimed to consolidate EU-NATO cooperation on cybersecurity and cyber defence and provided new opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the future. 

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eye, facebook, detail

Use of public statements for targeted ads: EU judgment in Case C-446/21 Schrems

An online social network such as Facebook cannot use all of the personal data obtained for the purposes of targeted advertising, without restriction as to time and without distinction as to type of data. Also, statements made during public panel discussions do not authorise the operator of an online social network platform to include these statements into the person’s ad profile.

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online, shopping, ecommerce

EU Commission evaluates benefits and limitations of online consumer protection (updated)

The EU Fitness Check covered three core Directives: the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, the Consumer Rights Directive, and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. The results show that these rules ensure a high level of consumer protection and functioning of the Digital Single Market. However, they also indicate the need for adaptations to harmful practices and challenges that consumers face online.

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Eurelectric calls for “robust electrification strategy” to save Europe’s industries

While the power sector continues to lead on decarbonisation, Europe’s economy is not electrifying fast enough. Between 2022 and 2023, electricity demand declined by 7.5% as industries were shut down and relocated abroad during the energy crisis. According to Eurelectric, the EU needs a robust electrification strategy to decarbonise industry while boosting power demand and competitiveness.

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SECURITY

Cybersecurity and cyberdefence: EU and NATO start structured dialogue

The European Union and NATO staffs held the first Structured Dialogue on Cyber, today (October 4th 2024). Building on the previous EU-NATO High-Level Staff Talks on Cyber Security and Defence, the dialogue aimed to consolidate EU-NATO cooperation on cybersecurity and cyber defence and provided new opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the future. 

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knight, defense, malta

Maltese citizenship by investment: Opinion of EU Advocate General Collins

Advocate General Collins on the Maltese law granting citizenship by investment: The EU Commission has failed to prove that EU rules on citizenship (Article 20 TFEU) require the existence of a ‘genuine link’ or ‘prior genuine link’ between a Member State and an individual in order for it to grant citizenship. The Advocate General’s Opinion is not binding on the Court of Justice.

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Background on the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Home affairs ministers attempt to reach agreement on a draft regulation to protect children from sexual abuse online. They will discuss the overall state of the Schengen area, the application of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania, and the planned entry into operation of the Entry/Exit System. EU Justice ministers will exchange views on the EU’s antiracism action plan, the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime, and the fight against impunity of Russia’s war crimes against Ukraine.

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G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East

“A dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks fuelling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East, which is in no one’s interest. Therefore, we call on all regional players to act responsibly and with restraint. We encourage all parties to engage constructively to de-escalate the current tensions. International humanitarian law must be respected” – G7 statement.

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Lebanon: EU endorses additional humanitarian aid of €30 million

As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon. This comes in addition to the €10 million already announced on 29 September and brings total EU humanitarian assistance to the country to over €104 million this year.

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NATO Secretary General Rutte meets President Zelenskyy in Kyiv

“We are setting up a NATO Command to coordinate the provision of security assistance and training – helping to ensure that Ukraine has what it needs, gets what is promised, and that the support provided today contributes to building a NATO-interoperable future, in the future” – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv.

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the legal, justice, law

October infringements package: Key decisions by the EU Commission

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. The key decisions taken by the Commission are presented below and grouped by policy area. The Commission is also closing 133 cases in which the issues have been solved.

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SUSTAINABILITY

EU Commission clears acquisition of TBX NewCo Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes by Tubacex and Mubadala

The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.

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Labelling of organic products: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-240/23 Herbaria Kräuterparadies II

Labelling of organic products: A foodstuff imported from a third country may bear the organic production logo of the European Union only if that foodstuff complies with all the requirements of EU law. That is the case even if the production rules of the third country are recognised as equivalent to those laid down by EU law. Such foodstuff may nonetheless bear the organic production logo of that third country.

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Bruegel: Europe’s 2040 climate target – four critical risks and how to manage them

The EU Commission has recommended to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 90 percent until 2040 compared to 1990. Modelling shows that this target is feasible technically and is in line with social acceptability and global fairness objectives. Achieving it will require massive expansion of renewable electricity generation, drastic reductions in fossil-fuel use, energy efficiency measures and deep electrification of end-use sectors.

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