The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of DS Smith Plc by International Paper Company. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Connexa Limited of New Zealand by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, both of Canada. The transaction relates primarily to the provision of mobile telecommunications infrastructure in New Zealand.
The European Commission has published two Regulations extending anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China for another five years.
A new CENELEC Workshop is being established that will bring focus to the discussion on wind energy standards and Europe’s carbon reduction goals. The project’s vision is to provide clarity in the design requirements for offshore wind turbines.
The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports include recommendations on standardization in different fields and how they can support the relevant sectors across Europe.
The EU Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement.
The names of the members of the two upgraded committees and two new special committees were announced by the European Parliament on Thursday.
The European Commission has concluded that two support measures totalling €23 million awarded by Poland to chemical company PCC MCAA Sp. z o. o for an investment into a new plant are in line with EU State aid rules.
The European Parliament’s Working Group on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) held its constitutive meeting today. It will scrutinise the implementation and enforcement of the EMFA. The working group is chaired by Sabine Verheyen (EPP/CDU).
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by DP World Logistics Europe B.V. of the Netherlands and Arcese Transporti S.p.A. of Italy. The transaction relates primarily to the automotive components logistics sector.
The Executive Order states that capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens.
The EU Council today appointed Preben Aamann as the new Director-General for Communication and Information. He will start in his new post on 1 February 2025.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Barnes Group Inc. by Apollo Global Management Inc., both of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the markets for industrial and aerospace solutions.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole of Simon Hegele Group of Germany by Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to the contract logistics services.
Before joining Eurojust, he worked as a judicial cybercrime specialist in the international department of the Prosecutor General’s office. In this capacity, Mr Boháčik gained extensive experience in working with the Agency as a Member of the Board of the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN).
As a key player in global criminal justice cooperation, Eurojust works together with the European Commission to keep Europe safe. To mark the start of his mandate, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague.
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) convened a virtual summit to counter the transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that illicitly profit from nature crimes in the Amazon region. The summit marked a milestone in operationalizing a partnership among the financial intelligence units of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and the United States.
During this century, major powers have deployed economic sanctions and other restrictive tools of economic statecraft to an unprecedented degree. The number of sanctioned individuals and entities across the world has increased by an order of magnitude since 2000. U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh analyses the impact of these restrictions.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the revised version of its policies on the handling of competing interests of scientific committee members and experts and of EMA Management Board members. These policies set out the ground rules on which EMA involves them in its work. The revised policies were adopted in December 2024 and will apply as of May 2025.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by ITOCHU and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, both of Japan. The joint venture will provide financing services and solutions to retail customers for the acquisition of powersports products offered by Kawasaki Motors in the US.
Sports arbitration: EU Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta proposes that awards by the Court of Arbitration for Sport must be open to full review by national courts to ensure the compatibility of FIFA rules with EU law. According to her, the principle of effective judicial protection precludes national law that limits access to national courts and the review of such awards by those courts.
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