L’exécution d’un jugement condamnant un journaliste et un éditeur de presse au paiement de dommages-intérêts doit être refusée pour autant qu’elle viole la liberté de la presse. Tel est le cas si ces dommages-intérêts sont manifestement disproportionnés et risquent de dissuader la presse dans l’État membre requis de relayer des sujets présentant un intérêt général légitime.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Sunrise Medical of Germany by Platinum Equity Group of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the supply of medical aid solutions.
During its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special rules on withholding tax for too-big-to-fail (TBTF) instruments to 31 December 2031.
The transaction relates primarily to the planning, construction and operation of data centres in the Frankfurt region in Germany.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €20 million (DKK 151 million), to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland, has suggested Henna Virkkunen as Member of the European Commission.
The Commission has launched a call for nominations of scientists to be shortlisted for future membership of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA). The group provides high-quality, timely and independent scientific advice to the College of Commissioners at its request on any subject.
The EU Commission has disclosed to interested parties the draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. This draft decision reflects the comments received from interested parties on the provisional countervailing duties published on 4 July 2024, as well as the conclusion of a number of investigative steps that had not been finalised at provisional stage.
The transaction mainly concerns the areas of energy and utilities, connectivity and installation work in the real estate sector.
The EU proposal for an AI Liability Directive (AILD) contains several links with the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1698). As the AI Act has been agreed with amendments compared to the Commission’s proposal, there are several new provisions that could impact the provisions of the AILD.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of I-Tracing Sas by Eurazeo Global Investor SAS, both based in France, and Oakley Sotogrande Luxco S.à r.l., based in Luxembourg. The transaction mainly concerns the cybersecurity sector.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million Dutch scheme to compensate farmers for voluntarily closing livestock farming sites in certain areas of the Netherlands to improve the quality of the environment and promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production in the livestock sector.
The EU Commission has approved a €99.5 million Romanian measure in favour of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure will contribute to the EU’s strategic objectives relating to job creation, regional development, and to the green transition of the regional economy.
The EU Commission has approved amendments to an existing Dutch scheme, including a €50 million budget increase, to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The amendments were approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (“TCTF”).
The implementation of this transfer from the Court of Justice to the General Court of part of the jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings is part of the extension of the reform of the judicial framework of the European Union and will affect questions referred for a preliminary ruling from 1 October 2024.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Czech Gas Networks S.à r.l. of Luxembourg, by ČEZ, a. s., of Czechia, and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation of Canada. The transaction relates primarily to the distribution and retail supply of gas in Czechia.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of AOA Top Tier II L.P. by Searchlight Capital Partners, both of the US, and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation of Canada. The transaction relates primarily to billboard advertising and outdoor advertising displays.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of Globus Holding AG of Switzerland by Harng Central Department Store Limited of Thailand. The transaction relates primarily to the retail of non-food products sector.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of ALLETE Inc. by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Management LLC , both of the US, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board of Canada.
In a letter from Latvia to President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, the Latvian government suggests Valdis Dombrovskis as Latvian Member of the EU Commission.
In a letter from Greece to President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, Greece suggests Apostolos Tzitzikostas as Greek Member of the EU Commission.
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