EU Advocate General Medina proposes to set aside the judgment of the EU General Court that upheld the EU Commission’s decision to approve aid from Hungary for two new nuclear reactors at Paks. The EU Commission should have assessed whether the direct award of the construction contract to a Russian undertaking is compatible with EU law on public contracts.
Senior legal experts of the EU Commission, the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and 37 States laid down the legal foundations to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The participants also set out the key elements of the “Schuman draft Statute”, the core legal text that will govern the functioning of the Special Tribunal.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Rolls-Royce SMR Limited by Rolls-Royce Plc, both of the UK, and CEZ Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. The transaction relates primarily to the research, development, and deployment of small modular nuclear reactor designs.
The EU Commission’s obligation to disclose the identity of the members of the negotiating team for the advance purchase of Covid-19 vaccines is temporarily suspended, pending the EU Court’s ruling.
The Task Force is attached to the Directorate-General for Communication. It will build on the work done over the past years on countering information manipulation online and strengthening societal resilience and preparedness, in line with President von der Leyen’s Political Guidelines for this mandate.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Buderus Edelstahl GmbH by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, both of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to market for the manufacture and supply of closed die forgings.
The EU Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by KONČAR – Electrical Industry Inc. for manufacturing and services (‘KONČAR’) of Croatia and Siemens Energy Holding B.V. (‘SEHBV’) of the Netherlands. The transaction relates primarily to the production and sale of power transformer tanks.
The EU Commission has approved a Czech measure to compensate postal operator Czech Post for the provision of a universal service obligation for the period between 2023 and 2024. The public service obligation includes the universal postal service obligation, as well as the provision of Postal Money Orders, whereby cash money can be safely delivered.
The EP Committee assesses existing and planned EU legislation in the light of potential malicious interference in democratic processes, including the upcoming European Democracy Shield of the EU Commission’s 2024-2029 political guidelines.
Today, the EU Commission has published a call for proposals in support of exiled independent journalists and media from Russia and Belarus who are working from the EU.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated €1.1 billion Italian scheme to support the employment of young people and of female workers. The scheme contributes to the EU’s social and employment policy objectives and is partly funded through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
An informal meeting of EU justice ministers (JHA) took place in Warsaw. The ministers discussed challenges related to the rule of law and the principle of mutual trust in cooperation between Member States. They also addressed the consequences of Russia’s war crimes committed in Ukraine.
German and Slovenian authorities, supported by Eurojust, conducted coordinated actions against illegal trafficking and posting of foreign construction workers and tax evasion. During the action day, the three main suspects were arrested in Germany. Their illegal activities deprived the German tax authorities of approximately EUR 12 million.
The EU Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed to notify national measures transposing directives, whose transposition deadline expired recently.
Ministers of the Polish government are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. Poland holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of June 2025.
Starting on 31 January 2025, all clinical trials in the European Union (EU), including ongoing trials that were approved under the previous legal framework, are governed by the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR). This marks the end of a three-year transition period and strengthens Europe as an attractive location for clinical research.
“In the face of changing and challenging times in Europe, we need to protect our Union of Equality more than ever before. The Gender Equality Forum 2024 proved that no one in our community is settling or giving up” – Forum Chair and EIGE Director Carlien Scheele.
On Thursday, the new EP Special Committee on the Housing crisis in the EU (HOUS) elected MEP Irene Tinagli (S&D, IT) as its Chair, alongside its four Vice-Chairs: This special committee has been established to address a housing crisis affecting millions of European citizens.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of GLP Capital Partners of Singapore by Ares Management Corporation of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the markets for the provision of real estate services, and in particular, the markets for the provision of asset management services, and industrial real estate services.
Today, a directive to further expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law comes into force. This is an important step towards strengthening competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens on EU businesses, which is expected to save businesses more than €400 million per year.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Aluflexpack AG by Constantia Flexibles GmbH. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with commitments offered by the parties.
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