The EU Commission appointed today Jens Alexander Flosdorff as Director for Citizens Communication within its Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM). This department is responsible for defining and monitoring the Commission’s corporate image to ensure it aligns with its values and objectives.
The EU Commission appointed today Karl Soukup as Deputy Director-General in charge of State aid within the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP). This department is responsible for EU policy on competition, and for enforcing EU competition rules, in cooperation with national competition authorities.
The EU Commission appointed Paulina Dejmek Hack as Director-General within the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA). This department fosters a resilient and stable financial system that supports economic growth and aligns with the EU’s strategic priorities.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, controlled by Tata Sons Private Limited, all of India, and Robert Bosch GmbH of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to the production and supply of electric axles for the automotive industry in India.
EU justice ministers adopted conclusions urging implementation of the EU Anti-Racism Strategy for 2026–2030. They also debated Eurojust’s future mandate, considered further protection for journalists and civil society, and reviewed efforts to ensure accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine.
AMLA is inviting obliged entity representatives, trade associations and other representative bodies from the financial and non-financial sectors to express their interest in participating in sectoral roundtables on the application of simplified customer due diligence. The feedback gathered will inform draft Guidelines to support clear, effective and proportionate application of simplified customer due diligence.
The European Commission is taking legal action against Member States over breaches of EU law across several policy areas, seeking to protect citizens and businesses and ensure rules are properly applied. Its latest infringement package also closes 87 cases after the countries concerned resolved the issues. An online register lets users track decisions, case histories and Member States’ compliance.
The CPC Network, coordinated by the EU Commission, has launched investigations into nine video game companies over consumer protection. The actions focus on transparent pricing, virtual currency purchases, withdrawal rights and safeguards for children, following an industry dialogue that failed to deliver satisfactory results.
At a joint press conference with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Albania’s accession progress and called for further reforms. She outlined plans for accession roadmaps and EU preparations for enlargement, highlighting €213 million paid under the Growth Plan.
The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) are the first participants supporting the Centre’s work against disinformation and foreign interference. A call for additional participants is planned for autumn, with the broader platform due in spring 2027.
Six Hungarian universities have lost their challenges to the EU Council’s ban on new EU funding commitments to public interest trusts and entities they maintain. The EU General Court finds systemic conflicts of interest pose a direct risk to the EU budget and considers the measure proportionate. The restriction covers Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, while leaving programmes already under way unaffected.
The EU Commission is consulting stakeholders on potential measures to strengthen copyright protection amid technological change. The consultation covers AI’s use of protected content, online piracy, remuneration for music performers and producers, and copyright in scientific research.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of SABIC Europe B.V. of the Netherlands by AEQUITA Management SE of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to the chemicals sector.
The EU Court of Justice has refused to suspend the Council decision allowing provisional application of the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement. Poland did not provide sufficient evidence that the decision would cause serious and irreparable harm to health, the environment or EU farmers. Its annulment case remains pending.
Eurojust and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Working Arrangement to deepen cooperation against serious cross-border crime, including fraud, drug trafficking, money laundering and cybercrime. The framework strengthens strategic cooperation and information exchange, but does not provide a legal basis for exchanging operational personal data.
The EU Council has appointed Christopher Wenzl and Tanja Frank Eler as European Public Prosecutors for Germany and Slovenia, respectively, for non-renewable six-year terms. Wenzl succeeds Andrés Ritter, who becomes European Chief Prosecutor in November, while Frank Eler’s appointment forms part of the partial renewal of the EPPO College.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the Dahl Group operations in Denmark, Norway and Sweden by Kesko Oyj of Finland. The transaction relates primarily to the technical distribution of installation products in civil engineering, electrical, heating, plumbing, sanitary, air conditioning and refrigeration (‘HEPAC’) sectors.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Reno de Medici S.p.A of Italy, currently controlled by Apollo Management L.P. of the US, by M&G Investment Management Limited and Arini Capital Management Limited, both of the UK. The transaction relates to the production and supply of cardboard products.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Ascensus LLC by Genstar Capital Partners LLC and Stone Point Capital LLC, all of the US. The transaction relates primarily to tax-advantaged savings services.
No EU Member State has notified full transposition of the revised industrial emissions directive, prompting letters of formal notice from the European Commission. It is also pursuing 26 states over hydrogen and gas market rules, alongside gaps in electricity, anti-money laundering, anti-trafficking and consumer protection laws. Governments have two months to respond.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of Corza Medical’s biosurgery business unit, consisting of several companies incorporated in Europe and the US, by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. (‘EFMS’) of Luxembourg. The transaction relates to fibrin sealants and surgical haemostatic products.
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