EU Commission clears Glencore’s acquisition of Teck’s Canadian coal business and assets
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited combined market position resulting…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Kohler Energy by Platinum Equity Group
The transaction relates primarily to the manufacturing of industrial energy systems, powertrain technologies and home energy solutions.
Lobbying: Ukrainian Parliament sharpens responsibility in case of violations
The law is connected with the Law of Ukraine on lobbying as the fourth and last additional step defined by…
MEPs propose mandatory training to prevent workplace harassment and conflict
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed changes to internal rules to tackle workplace conflicts and promote good office management.
Solar photovoltaic sector: EU Commission opens two foreign subsidies investigations
According to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, companies are obliged to notify their public procurement tenders in the EU when the…
European Works Councils: EP Committee sees need for more effective enforcement
European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies representing European employees of a multinational company that ensure that employees are involved in…
Malta: EU Commission vetoes draft of wholesale broadband market regulation
After a thorough investigation, the EU Commission found that the Malta Communications Authority should take into account the role of…
Taxation and the witch-hunt against the self-employed – EU Commission answer
Member States are free to design their direct tax systems, including how to determine the tax base and tax rates…
The Netherlands to invest €2.5bn to strengthen business climate for chip industry in Brainport Eindhoven
Found in objects from telephones to solar panels and medical equipment, microchips play a crucial role in everyday life. Dutch…
Russiagate: Renew Europe calls for urgent investigation into Russian interference in the EU Parliament
The President of Renew Europe, Valérie Hayer, is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation, in cooperation with national authorities,…
Gaza: World court issues fresh measures for Israel as crisis deepens
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday issued new provisional measures for Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombarded…
Sweden allocates SEK120m for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through WFP
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
UK: New sanctions on persons linked to Hamas-supporting media network
The UK Government has announced a full asset freeze against two individuals suspected of providing financial support for Gaza Now…
Switzerland stands firm on nuclear weapons treaty direction
On the basis of a new comprehensive reassessment, the Federal Council decided at its meeting on 27 March 2024, that…
EU approves Italian State aid for Friuli Venezia Giulia amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
The European Commission has approved an amendment to an existing Italian scheme, including a €150 million budget increase, to support companies in…
Council of Europe candidacy: Temporary withdrawal of EU Commissioner Reynders from the Commission
Commissioner Reynders has informed President von der Leyen that the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe had recommended him to the Parliamentary…
France: EU Commission approves €900m state aid for energy and fuel production from biomass and hydrogen
The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable…
EU Court of Justice: Order of the VP of the Court in Case C-639/23 P(R) (Commission v Amazon Services Europe)
Amazon Services Europe belongs to the Amazon group. Its business activities comprise online retail and other services such as cloud…
Daisy Chains: EU Council adopts directive on indirect subscription chains
The Council today adopted a directive that amends the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive or (BRRD) and the Single Resolution…
EU Commission approves €600m Italian State aid for operators in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The aim of the scheme is to promote cooperation and integration between operators in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and…
EU Commission approves amendment of Germany’s commitments in recapitalisation of energy company SEFE
Germany has notified to the Commission a change to the acquisition ban, which will allow SEFE to take over the…
Online platforms focus on elections in 3rd batch of disinformation reports
Today, the signatories of the Code of Practice on Disinformation, including major online platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok,…
EU Commissioner Breton reacts to CRRC Qingdao Sifang’s withdrawal from procurement amid investigation
The Commission takes note of the withdrawal by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive Co., Ltd. from a public procurement tender organised…
EU Commission probes Zoetis for anticompetitive behavior
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether animal health company Zoetis may have breached EU competition rules…
DSA: EU Commission issues guidelines for election security
Today, the Commission has published guidelines on recommended measures to Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to mitigate systemic…
New Heads of Mission appointed for EUMM Georgia, EUPOL COPPS, and EUCAP Somalia
Major General Bettina Boughani was appointed as HoM of EUMM Georgia from 21 March 2024 until 14 December 2024. She is a…
EU Council adopts law to strengthen protection for geographical indications for foods and drinks
Geographical indications are intellectual property rights that protect the names of products with specific features or qualities or a specific reputation and…
EMFA: EU Council adopts new rules to protect journalists and media providers
The Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial independence in the EU. The European Media…
Environmental crime: EU Council clears new EU law with tougher sanctions and extended list of offences
Today, the Council formally adopted a directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law. The law will improve…
Support for farmers: EU Council endorses targeted review of the CAP
Today member states' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture endorsed a targeted review of certain basic acts of the common…
Agustín Reyna appointed as BEUC Director General
The European Consumer Organisation’s Executive Board has appointed Agustín Reyna as the next Director General. He will be taking over…
USPTO agenda for public symposium on A.I. and intellectual property
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a public symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property.
ISIL(Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda: EU Council adds a person and an entity to its autonomous list of sanctions
The Council decided today to add Mohamed Ibrahim al-Shafi’i Al-Salem, also known as Aba Al-Sahraoui, and Katiba Macina to the EU autonomous list…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Rügenwalder by Pfeifer & Langen
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Rügenwalder Mühle Carl Müller…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by CIP, PHPL and MIESCOR
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Connect Infrastructure Pte.…
Combatting violence and harassment in the workplace: EU Council invites EU countries to ratify ILO convention
EU Council has adopted a decision inviting member states to ratify the International Labour Organization’s convention on violence and harassment…
Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU Council extends framework for restrictive measures until March 2026
The European Union will therefore keep its ability to impose targeted restrictive measures on individuals or entities who undermine the sovereignty,…
EU Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa
The European Commission has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa') and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF') of its…
Finland continues funding UNRWA— funds directed to prevention of misconduct
Finland suspended its annual five million euro payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…
More effective joint regulation of illicit asset seizure in the EU
An amendment to the bill to seize illicit assets without a prior criminal conviction will be introduced. This is necessary…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Argal by SFH and existing shareholders
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Argal Alimentación, S.A. (‘Argal')…
Mergers: EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by DWS, Galaxy and Flow Traders
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by DWS Group GmbH…
Georgia: EEAS Spokesperson on the developments around judicial reform
A comprehensive reform of the judiciary, including a reform of the High Council of Justice, in line with the findings…
EU Commission proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
The transit of cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia and Belarus to third countries is unaffected by today's proposal.…
Mergers: EU Commission clears acquisition of Walki by Oji
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Walki Holding Oy (‘Walki')…
‘Araban Sarımsağı’ garlic from Türkiye added to register of PDO
‘Araban Sarımsağı' is a garlic variety belonging to the early harvested Allium Sativum L. species, which grows only in the…
EU Court of Justice: Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-399/22 (Confédération paysanne)
Faced with an implicit refusal to issue that order, the Confédération paysanne initiated an action before the French Council of…
EU Court of Justice: Advocate General’s Opinion in Joined Cases C-778/21 P and C-798/21 P (Commission, Council, Front Polisario)
In her Opinion, Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta proposes that the Court reject these appeals and uphold the General Court’s judgment…
EU Court of Justice: Judgment of the Court in Case C-10/22 (LEA)
In its judgment, the Court replies that, in so far as the national legislation at issue does not allow independent…
EU Court of Justice: Judgment of the Court in Case C-76/23 (Cobult)
An airline passenger reserved a flight from Fortaleza (Brazil) to Frankfurt am Main with a scheduled connection in Lisbon, to…