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Labelling of organic products: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-240/23 Herbaria Kräuterparadies II

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.

04/10/2024

Consumer protection: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-774/22 FTI Touristik

A consumer having booked a trip abroad may sue the organiser before the court of the place of his or her domicile. This is also true where the consumer and the organiser are domiciled in the same Member State.

30/07/2024

Hunting of wolves: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-436/22 ASCEL

The wolf cannot be designated as a huntable species at regional level when its conservation status at national level is unfavourable.

30/07/2024

UK arrest warrants: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-202/24

Arrest warrants issued by the United Kingdom: The EU Court clarifies the conditions under which they may be executed in the European Union.

30/07/2024

Appointment of EU Judges: Judgment of the EU Court of Justice in Case C-119/23

A Member State may propose, from among the candidates named on a list drawn up by a national group of independent experts, a candidate other than the best-ranked candidate on that list, provided that the candidate proposed satisfies the requirements laid down by the Treaties.

29/07/2024

Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-298/22 Banco BPN/BIC Português

The exchange of information over a period of more than ten years between 14 credit institutions in Portugal could constitute a restriction of competition by object. It is ultimately for the Portuguese competition court to determine whether that is the case

29/07/2024

Renewable hydrogen: EU Commission approves €998m and €80m Dutch state aid schemes

The European Commission has approved two Dutch state aid schemes to support the technology and the production of renewable hydrogen.

29/07/2024

Condor: EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into €321.2m German state aid

The German measure was initially approved in July 2021 by the Commission under the State aid Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines, but the Commission’s decision was subsequently annulled by the judgment of the General Court of 8 May 2024.

29/07/2024

Students’ visa: EU preliminary ruling on the authorisation to reside on EU territory

A Member State may reject an abusive application for authorisation, even if it has not correctly transposed the directive that provides for that option. The prohibition of abusive practices is a general principle of EU law, the application of which is not subject to a requirement of transposition.

29/07/2024

Ursula von der Leyen statement in Parliament

Letters by Ursula von der Leyen on suggestions for Members of the Commission

Who shall join the next EU Commission? Letters from the President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to Heads of State or Government on suggestions for Members of the Commission (PDF).

28/07/2024

Robbing ATMs in Germany: Sentences of over five years for Dutch criminals

The Regional Court of Bamberg, Germany, has sentenced fifteen members of a Dutch led organised crime group (OCG) that robbed a series of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in Germany, causing massive damage. Eurojust coordinated the investigations and judicial cooperation between the German and Dutch authorities.

27/07/2024

Anti-terrorist sanctions: EU Council adds “The Base” to EU Terrorist List

The Base is an organisation of right-wing extremists involved in terrorist acts, which was founded by Rinaldo Nazzaro in 2018. The sanctions are effective as of today.

26/07/2024

Hungarian advertisement tax: EU Commission closes state aid investigation

The European Commission has formally closed its in-depth investigation opened in March 2015 into the Hungarian advertisement tax as the issue has been solved.

26/07/2024

EU Commission: Enforcement of EU law brings benefits to people and businesses

Over the last year, the EU Commission opened 529 new infringement procedures and closed over 1 000 cases as Member States have achieved compliance with EU law. 95% of the closed cases were resolved at the early stage of the infringement process. By avoiding lengthy litigation, citizens and businesses can enjoy the benefits of EU law sooner.

26/07/2024

Electricity intraday trading: Antitrust investigation into EPEX Spot SE closed

The EU Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by EPEX Spot SE in the market for electricity intraday trading facilitation services in at least six Member States (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands).

25/07/2024

EU Commission: Key decisions of the July infringement package

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 Commission is also closing 72 cases in which the issues with the Member States concerned have been solved.

25/07/2024

DG COMP: Koen Van de Casteele appointed Director for State Aid Scrutiny and Enforcement

Today, the European Commission has appointed Koen Van de Casteele as Director ‘State aid: General Scrutiny and Enforcement’ at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP).

25/07/2024

DG COMM: Sophia Eriksson Waterschoot appointed Deputy Director General

The European Commission has decided today to appoint Sophia Eriksson Waterschoot as Deputy Director General at the Commission’s Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM).

25/07/2024

EU Rule of Law Report 2024: EU is better equipped to face rule of law challenges

According to the EU Commission, most Member States and the EU as a whole are much better prepared to detect, prevent and address rule of law challenges. This contributes to a highter degree of resilience of EU democracies. It also contributes to the functioning of the single market and benefits a business environment fostering competitiveness and sustainable growth.

24/07/2024

Finland: EU Commission approves amendment to 2022-2027 regional State aid map for Finland

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to Finland’s map for granting regional aid until 31 December 2027, within the framework of the Regional aid Guidelines.

24/07/2024

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