Road safety: EU lawmakers reach deal on modern EU driving licence rules
EU Parliament and EU Council negotiators agreed new driving licence rules, introducing a mobile licence, a probation period for new…
Case on alleged irregularities at the EU Agency for Asylum has been officially closed
In 2022, an article was published in the press based on an anonymous letter alleging irregularities in the management of…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Prosper Link International by Advent and Mubadala
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Prosper Link International Limited of the British Virgin Islands…
Germany: EU Commission sees support to DB Regio as compatible with state aid rules
The EU Commission has concluded that the compensation granted by the German federal states of Berlin and Brandenburg to Deutsche Bahn…
Romania: EU Commission finds recapitalisation of CEC Bank does not constitute state aid
The EU Commission has concluded that Romania's €200 million (RON 1 billion) recapitalisation of the wholly state-owned CEC Bank does…
Liberal Paris Declaration: “Liberal democracy can and will prevail”
Leaders from across Europe gathered at the Democracy and Liberties Summit in Paris to reaffirm their commitment to defending and…
EU Commission finds arbitration award against Spain in Antin case illegal and incompatible state aid
The EU Commission instructs Spain not to pay any compensation based on the arbitration award. The decision also requires Spain…
Labour market statistics on businesses: EU Council adopts new regulation
The EU Council has adopted a new law to improve collection of labour market statistics on businesses at EU level. In particular,…
Provision fees for promotion of sportsmen: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-365/23
Consumer protection: A contractual term obliging a young sportsman to transfer part of his income if he becomes a professional…
FinCEN removes beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and persons
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information…
ECR MEPs gather in Subiaco to reaffirm Europe’s Conservative roots
Members of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group gathered in Subiaco, Italy, for the second edition of the ECR event…
EU Commissioner McGrath visits Hungary to discuss rule of law
EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, is travelling to Budapest, Hungary next week,…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Heller by H.I.G. Capital
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Heller Holding SE &…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by Alat and TKE
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by Alat Technologies Company of Saudi Arabia and TK…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Hellenic Healthcare by Pure Health
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hellenic Healthcare S.à.r.l. of…
MEPs back the creation of an EU Talent Pool to facilitate international recruitment
MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee of the EU Parliament backed the creation of an EU Talent Pool, designed to…
EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner meets Eurojust President Michael Schmid
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, learned about Eurojust’s unique role in the criminal justice system during…
ICC President Akane: EU should activate the ‘blocking statute’ against U.S. sanctions
MEPs discussed international justice with Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The recent U.S. sanctions against the…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 18 March 2025
The EU Council discussed draft conclusions for the upcoming European Council. Ministers then held an exchange of views on EU-UK…
Visa policy: new tool for tackling security concerns and rights violations
In future, EU short-term visas for non-EU nationals could be suspended over security concerns linked to hybrid threats and breaches…
EU leaders: “Erdoğan’s crackdown on political opponents must stop”
The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament condemns the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul and Erdoğan’s main…
ECI Day 2025: European Citizens’ Initiative needs to reach its full potential
The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) has proved to be an effective tool for increasing citizens’ participation in the political life…
EU Commission clears acquisition of BGC Cementitious by Holcim and Heidelberg
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of BGC Cementitious by Holcim (Australia) Pty Lt, both of…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Omega Healthcare by Goldman Sachs and OTPP
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of OMH HealthEdge Holdings, Inc. (‘Omega Healthcare') by Goldman Sachs…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 10 – 14 March 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
Rechtsfragen zum internationalen Haftbefehl gegen Ministerpräsident Netanyahu
Die Analyse konzentriert sich auf völkerstrafrechtliche Fragen der Vollstreckung eines IStGH-Haftbefehls gegen einen amtierenden ausländischen Staats- oder Regierungschef im Spannungsfeld…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by Daikin and Copeland
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by Daikin Industries Ltd of Japan and Copeland LP…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by Minmetals, Meiwa and Toyota
The EU Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by subsidiaries of China Minmetals Corporation, Meiwa (Shanghai) Corporation,…
Data protection and transgender identity: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-247/23
According to the GDPR, rectification of data relating to gender identity cannot be made conditional upon proof of surgery. Learn…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Cigierre by QuattroR and BC Partners
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Cigierre – Compagnia Generale…
EU Commission clears acquisition of ZT by AMD
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of ZT Group Int'l, Inc. by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,…
MEPs demand better worker protection against unfair dismissal in restructuring
Social dialogue is essential to safeguard and create quality jobs in the green and digital transitions, Parliament said on Thursday.
Bruegel: Reinforcing EU merger control against the risks of acquisitions by big tech
Since 2000, online platforms that are now within the scope of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), have bought…
Harrasment: Judgment of the EU General Court in Case T-349/23 Semedo v EU Parliament
The EU General Court annuls the finding of harassment and the penalty imposed by the President of the EU Parliament…
Sanctions against Russia: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-271/24 P Shuvalov
Russia's war in Ukraine: The EU Court of Justice confirms the restrictive measures adopted against Mr Igor Shuvalov, former Deputy…
EU Commission approves Triton’s acquisition of Keenfinity
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of Germany-based Keenfinity GmbH by Luxembourg-based Triton Fund 6 GP…
Discriminating non-resident taxpayers: EU Commission refers Spain to the Court of Justice
The EU Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for having failed to remedy…
EU Commission clears acquisition of JERA Power Trading by JERA and EDF Trading
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of JERA Power Trading by…
EU Commission clears Alcentra’s acquisition of People & Baby
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of People & Baby SAS,…
France: EU Commission approves amendment of the regional state aid map 2022-2027
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a change to the map of France for the granting…
Results and overview of the Greenlandic electional system and Qinersineq.gl
Greenland's parliamentary elections on 11 March 2025 resulted in a victory for the center-right opposition party, Demokraatit, which secured 29.9%…
EU Commission publishes March infringements package key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
The European Parliament adopts its calendar for 2026
On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a proposal by the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group leaders) for Parliament’s…
Clean Industrial Deal: EU Commission invites comments on draft State Aid Framework
The European Commission has launched today a consultation inviting all interested stakeholders to comment on its draft State Aid Framework accompanying…
Independence of judges: Judgment of the EU Court in Cases C-647/21 and C-648/21
According to the EU Court of Justice, the decision to withdraw cases from a judge must be based on objective…
Primacy of EU law: EU Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-448/23 Commission v Poland
EU Advocate General Spielmann considers that the action brought by the European Commission concerning the Polish Constitutional Court is well…
EU antitrust investigations in the non-alcoholic drinks sector and personal care sector
The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the non-alcoholic drinks sector in…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Skyline by PSPIB and DigitalBridge
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Skyline GP, LLC of the Cayman Islands by the…
Main results of the EU Justice Council, 7 March 2025
EU Justice ministers held a policy debate about a proposed directive to harmonise certain aspects of insolvency law, one of…
EU Commission clears acquisition of INEOS Composites by KPS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of INEOS Composites of the UK by KPS Capital Partners…