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Background on the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Home affairs ministers attempt to reach agreement on a draft regulation to protect children from sexual abuse online. They will discuss the overall state of the Schengen area, the application of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania, and the planned entry into operation of the Entry/Exit System. EU Justice ministers will exchange views on the EU’s antiracism action plan, the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime, and the

03/10/2024

New political advertising rules come into effect in the EU

New EU rules establishing common standards for transparency and targeting of political advertising come into effect today, allowing citizens to identify messages that seek to influence their opinions and political decisions.

09/04/2024

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European Court of Human Rights: Rulings in three climate change cases

The Court found that the Swiss Confederation had failed to comply with its “positive obligations” under the Convention concerning climate change.

09/04/2024

EU Commission clears acquisition of Truist Insurance Holdings by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Stone Point Capital

The EU Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given that the acquired company has negligible activities in the European Economic Area.

08/04/2024

EU Commission clears acquisition of Smart Clinic by Generali, GSD, and GK Holding

The EU Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given that Smart Clinic has negligible activities in the European Economic Area.

08/04/2024

Russia’s war: EU Commission approves €35m Italian state aid to telecom operators

Under the scheme, the aid will take form of direct grants. The purpose of the scheme is to provide financial support to telecommunication operators in Italy to compensate the exceptional increase in electricity prices.

08/04/2024

EU Parliament Elections 2024: Signing ceremony of the Code of Conduct of political parties

With their signature, European political parties commit to ethical and fair campaign practices. Against the backdrop of concerns about protecting the integrity of elections in Europe from internal and external threats

08/04/2024

Volvo: EU Commission approves €267m Slovak state aid for new electric car plant

The investment aid will support the establishment of a new electric passenger vehicles production plant in Valaliky near Košice in Eastern Slovakia. It shall contribute to the EU’s strategic objectives relating to job creation, regional development and the European Green Deal.

08/04/2024

EU Commission clears acquisition of certain assets of Vion by Tönnies

The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of certain assets currently held by Vion Beef Süd GmbH, Vion Altenburg GmbH, Vion Convenience GmbH, and Ahlener Fleischhandel GmbH by Tönnies Holding ApS & Co. KG, all of Germany.

06/04/2024

EU Commission finds support to certain large Czech agro-businesses incompatible state aid

Based on its in-depth investigation, the EU Commission found that the concerned large agricultural companies had in fact received aid on the basis of Czech schemes that were block-exempted under the Agricultural Block Exemption Regulation that should only be accessible to small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

06/04/2024

European Citizens’ Panel to discuss how to tackle hatred in society

The Citizens’ Panel will identify possible policy actions, as well as all relevant players that should be involved at the various levels such as decision-makers, civil society, the private sector, and citizens.

04/04/2024

EU Commission clears acquisition of Fertiglobe by ADNOC

The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies’ limited market positions resulting from the proposed transaction and the limited impact on the market structure.

04/04/2024

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 from the proposed transaction.

04/04/2024

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.

04/04/2024

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 the European Commission in the Enlargement Package in November 2023. It was a precondition for the adoption of the negotiating framework by the EU side in March 2024.

04/04/2024

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.

04/04/2024

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 estimated value of the contract exceeds €250 million, and when the company was granted at least €4 million in foreign financial contributions from at least one third country in the three years prior to notification.

03/04/2024

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 decisions related to transnational issues.

03/04/2024

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 alternative physical infrastructures and the competitive constraints they impose.

02/04/2024

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 as well as appropriate incentives for taxpayers, as long as they respect primary and secondary EU law. Concerning the new tax regime for self-employed persons in Greece, the Commission understands that the new regime sets a deemed annual income for self-employed persons, but properly provides for a right of rebuttal.

29/03/2024

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 businesses and knowledge institutions lead the way in the global chip industry. But in the Brainport Eindhoven region they’re coming up against limits in terms of personnel, space and energy. The Dutch central and regional governments have made agreements aimed at addressing these problems. This should safeguard the Netherlands’ position

29/03/2024

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