Football regulations: Some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Those rules hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs.
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.
Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs. This represents another step towards the conclusion of the Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation.
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.
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.
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.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft of Germany by SAS Shipping Agencies Services S.à.r.l., of Luxembourg, and HGV Hamburger Gesellschaft für Vermögens- und Beteiligungsmanagement mbH of Germany.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Ze Energy SAS by WIFRA SAS and Ze Way Invest SAS, all three based in France, and by Marguerite II SCSp, based in Luxembourg. The transaction mainly concerns the production of renewable electricity in France.
Today, in the margins of G7, Commissioner Johansson has signed an agreement for the transfer of passenger name records (PNR) data on flights between the EU and Canada.
The EU Parliament has published background material on the upcoming plenary week.
In 2023, the EU imported €478 billion worth of high-tech products, a slight decrease compared with 2022 (-1%). At the same time, exports reached €461 billion (+3% compared with 2022).
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.
Competition: The Court upholds the decision of the European Commission prohibiting the proposed merger between thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel and the judgment of the EU General Court of 22 June 2022.
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.
Food labelling: Where no legal name has been adopted, a Member State may not prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with products of animal origin to designate a product containing vegetable proteins, according to the EU Court of Justice.
Asylum policy: The designation of a third country as a safe country of origin must cover its entire territory. The national court examining the lawfulness of an administrative decision refusing to grant international protection must raise the failure to take account of the rules of EU law on the designation of a third country as a safe country of origin.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
In 2023, the EU imported €478 billion worth of high-tech products, a slight decrease compared with 2022 (-1%). At the same time, exports reached €461 billion (+3% compared with 2022).
In 2025 the European Commission will carry out an evaluation of these three legal instruments: the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Open Data Directive, and the Data Governance Act.
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.
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.
Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs. This represents another step towards the conclusion of the Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation.
The European Commission, ETSI, and a broad stakeholder community explored the latest SAREF (Smart Applications REFerence) achievements during a thematic workshop.
As the European Parliament ramps up preparations for the hearings of candidate European Commissioners in early November, the digital sector has a set of burning questions for Europe’s next tech chiefs to answer.
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.
Amidst emerging technology advancements and evolving security challenges in the sector, the fourth edition of the conference aims to explore the railway cybersecurity threats landscape.
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.
Asylum policy: The designation of a third country as a safe country of origin must cover its entire territory. The national court examining the lawfulness of an administrative decision refusing to grant international protection must raise the failure to take account of the rules of EU law on the designation of a third country as a safe country of origin.
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.
Access by the police to data contained in a mobile telephone is not necessarily limited to the fight against serious crime. It presupposes, however, prior authorisation by a court or an independent authority and must be proportionate.
Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs. This represents another step towards the conclusion of the Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation.
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.
Discriminatory measures adopted in respect of women by the Taliban regime constitute acts of persecution. When carrying out an individual assessment of the application for asylum of a woman of Afghan nationality, a Member State is entitled to take into consideration her gender and nationality alone.
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.
“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.
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.
The European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) aims to increase the EU’s defence readiness and buttress its armaments industry. Auditors call for a sturdier policy design and a better balance between objectives, budget and timeline. Accountability arrangements must be clarified and strengthened.
“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.
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.
Margaritis Schinas, EU Commission Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson visit Mirabella Eclano (Avellino), Italy, to participate in the G7 interior Ministers’ Meeting on behalf of the European Union.
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.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Ze Energy SAS by WIFRA SAS and Ze Way Invest SAS, all three based in France, and by Marguerite II SCSp, based in Luxembourg. The transaction mainly concerns the production of renewable electricity in France.
Today, in the margins of G7, Commissioner Johansson has signed an agreement for the transfer of passenger name records (PNR) data on flights between the EU and Canada.
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.
Food labelling: Where no legal name has been adopted, a Member State may not prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with products of animal origin to designate a product containing vegetable proteins, according to the EU Court of Justice.
The EU Court broadly confirms the validity of the EU Mobility Package. However, it annuls the obligation requiring vehicles to return every eight weeks to the operational centre of the transport undertaking, since the EU legislature has not established that it had sufficient information to enable it to assess the proportionality of that measure
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.
Vice-President Dubravka Šuica delivers a keynote speech at Forum on “Preparing a Longevity Society”, organized by Tony Blair Institute for Global change (TBI) in cooperation with the Ellison Institute for Technology-Oxford, the EPC and CHES.
The EU Commission has approved a €234 million Polish scheme to support the development of intermodal transport in Poland. The scheme will be funded by the national programme European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, Environment 2021-2027, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund in the EU.
The Commission has approved a €120 million French aid scheme to support winegrowers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid.
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