The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Permira Holding Limited of the United Kingdom and BasicNet S.p.A. of Italy. The transaction relates primarily to the retail of apparel and footwear.
Erasmus+ grant: According to the EU Court of Justice, The amount paid to a student should not be taken into account in calculating the income tax of the parent on whom that student is dependent
Building on six years of successful support to national law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and judicial authorities (JAs) in the field of electronic evidence, Europol and Eurojust launched the third phase of the SIRIUS project in January 2025.
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will travel to Montenegro on 16-17 January 2025. This marks her first mission to the Western Balkans and reaffirms the EU’s reinforced engagement with the region and determination to step up the pace of the accession process.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of UniCredit CNP Vita by UniCredit, both of Italy. UniCredit CNP Vita was previously jointly controlled by UniCredit and CNP Assurances of France. The transaction relates primarily to the insurance sector.
The EU Parliament Working Group on Asylum-Implementation of the Pact/CEAS, formed by MEPs of all EP political groups, has started to monitor the implementation of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration.
In the conversation, the Danish Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening security in the Arctic, and that Denmark is ready to shoulder even greater responsibility for this. She also referred to the issue of Greenland’s independence. Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue.
The EU Commission has today published a Recommendation calling on EU Member States to review outbound investments of their companies into non-EU countries. The Recommendation applies to three technology areas of strategic importance as well as the highest risk – semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies – and calls on Member States to assess risks to economic security potentially arising from such transactions.
This is a step in the Commission’s procedure related to interim measures in the context of its broader investigation into a potential restriction of competition on transatlantic routes to/from several European Economic Area (‘EEA’) airports by the A++ transatlantic joint venture (‘JV’) between Lufthansa, United, and Air Canada.
The EU General Court confirms the restrictive measures adopted against the Russian mobile telephone operator MegaFon. The inclusion and maintenance of that company’s name on the lists of entities subject to the restrictive measures were well founded.
In the field of justice and security, the Polish EU Presidency will focus on combatting major cross-border criminal networks, hybrid threats, and terrorism and radicalisation. Particular attention will be paid to combat the trafficking of illicit drugs, human trafficking and migrant smuggling.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of International Distribution Services Plc of the UK by EP Group, a.s. of the Czech Republic. EPCG belongs to a group of companies – the ‘DK Group’ – ultimately controlled by Daniel Křetínský, a Czech national.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Ansys, Inc. by Synopsys, Inc.. 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 Deep Well Services Holdings L.L.C. of the US by ADNOC Drilling Company P.J.S.C. and Alpha Dhabi Holding P.J.S.C., both of the United Arab Emirates. The transaction relates primarily to the support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Smartsheet, Inc. by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (‘Vista’) and Blackstone Inc., all of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the collaborative work management software markets.
European standards deliver quality, innovation, and efficiency for industry and consumers across Europe, while also supporting economic growth and facilitating international trade. CEN, CENELEC and their Polish member, Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny – PKN, welcome Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and look forward to leveraging the power of standards to support its goals.
Competition law and distribution deals: The exclusive distributor must be protected against active sales in its territory by all the supplier’s other buyers, according to the EU Advocate General.
The value of digital payments for retail sales in the EU has skyrocketed, doubling since 2017 to exceed €1 trillion. Yet, the EU’s regulatory framework for card fee-setting lacks regular review to ensure its continued relevance. Meanwhile, challenges persist in achieving seamless account data-sharing, leaving critical gaps in the digital payments landscape.
According to the European Court of Justice, a customer’s gender identity is not necessary data for the purchase of a transport ticket. But the collection of data regarding customers’ titles is not objectively indispensable, in particular where its purpose is to personalise commercial communication.
The following excerpt comes from the draft election program 2025 of Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expected to be officially adopted at the party’s Federal Conference on January 11 and 12, 2025. Insight EU has selected the chapter titled “Time for Security”, which outlines the party’s positions on critical international relations, including its stance toward the United States, China, and Russia. This translation, prepared with the support of ChatGPT, aims
Germany’s Federal Cabinet today approved the reform of the Advisory Commission by establishing an arbitration court for Nazi-looted art. This decision lays the groundwork for improved restitution practices on the federal level.
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