Football regulations: Some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Those rules hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs.
Discriminatory measures adopted in respect of women by the Taliban regime constitute acts of persecution. When carrying out an individual assessment of the application for asylum of a woman of Afghan nationality, a Member State is entitled to take into consideration her gender and nationality alone.
Combatting tax fraud: According to the EU Court of Justice, national legislation which limits the deduction of interest paid in respect of an intra-group loan is compatible with EU law.
The EU Fitness Check covered three core Directives: the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, the Consumer Rights Directive, and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. The results show that these rules ensure a high level of consumer protection and functioning of the Digital Single Market. However, they also indicate the need for adaptations to harmful practices and challenges that consumers face online.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
Access by the police to data contained in a mobile telephone is not necessarily limited to the fight against serious crime. It presupposes, however, prior authorisation by a court or an independent authority and must be proportionate.
The EU Court broadly confirms the validity of the EU Mobility Package. However, it annuls the obligation requiring vehicles to return every eight weeks to the operational centre of the transport undertaking, since the EU legislature has not established that it had sufficient information to enable it to assess the proportionality of that measure
Football regulations: Some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Those rules hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs.
An online social network such as Facebook cannot use all of the personal data obtained for the purposes of targeted advertising, without restriction as to time and without distinction as to type of data. Also, statements made during public panel discussions do not authorise the operator of an online social network platform to include these statements into the person’s ad profile.
According to EU Advocate General Rantos, a contractual term requiring a young sportsman to transfer part of his income if he becomes a professional athlete may potentially be unfair. A contract concluded between a young sportsman and an undertaking helping to develop his sports career falls, in principle, within the scope of the directive on the protection of consumers against unfair terms.
Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs. This represents another step towards the conclusion of the Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation.
Advocate General Collins on the Maltese law granting citizenship by investment: The EU Commission has failed to prove that EU rules on citizenship (Article 20 TFEU) require the existence of a ‘genuine link’ or ‘prior genuine link’ between a Member State and an individual in order for it to grant citizenship. The Advocate General’s Opinion is not binding on the Court of Justice.
Competition: The EU Court of Justice rules on the cartel on the Italian market for concrete reinforcing bars. It confirms the fines imposed by the Commission, with the exception of that imposed on Ferriere Nord SpA.
Discriminatory measures adopted in respect of women by the Taliban regime constitute acts of persecution. When carrying out an individual assessment of the application for asylum of a woman of Afghan nationality, a Member State is entitled to take into consideration her gender and nationality alone.
Combatting tax fraud: According to the EU Court of Justice, national legislation which limits the deduction of interest paid in respect of an intra-group loan is compatible with EU law.
Vice-President Dubravka Šuica delivers a keynote speech at Forum on “Preparing a Longevity Society”, organized by Tony Blair Institute for Global change (TBI) in cooperation with the Ellison Institute for Technology-Oxford, the EPC and CHES.
In the second quarter of 2024, house prices in the EU increased by 1.9% and rents by 0.7% compared with the first quarter of 2024. Compared with the second quarter of 2023, house prices went up by 2.9%, while rents increased by 3.0%.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
The EU automotive sector has a century-old tradition of producing vehicles with combustion engines. It enjoys a global reputation for mechanical engineering excellence, quality, design, and creativity. But the sector is at a crossroads: Green transition, digitalisation and global competition, including Chinese manufacturers, have altered the competitive environment.
The EU Commission has decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union considering its national law on the Defence of Sovereignty to be in breach of EU law. Meanwhile, at home, Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán seems to be escalating his conflict with the Commission.
The conference was held in Brussels and brought together nearly 200 participants, featuring senior experts from the European Commission, the Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Distribution System Operator (DSO) community, the EU Energy regulator, as well as other key international representatives.
The EU Commission has sent a request for information to YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok, asking the platforms to provide more information on the design and functioning of their recommender systems. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), platforms have to assess and mitigate risks stemming from recommender systems, e.g. for mental health and the dissemination of harmful content.
Alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, senior European government officials and European-based global enterprises, IBM today unveiled the first IBM Quantum Data Center located outside of the United States.
“Futurists have dreamed of an autonomous, thinking machine throughout the modern era. Benjamin Franklin once lost a game of chess to such a machine, the ‘Mechanical Turk’; of course, there was a human chess master hidden inside. Nowadays, chess engines that beat the top players can run on your phone. So, what exactly makes these machines merit the label of ‘artificial intelligence’ ?” – U.S. Fed Governor Lisa D. Cook.
“Today, I would like to draw three lessons from the story of CERN. The first one is that scale matters. No European country alone could have built the world’s largest particle collider… The second lesson of CERN is that if you want to compete more, you have to collaborate more. All your discoveries are open access… Your core mission at CERN has always been fundamental research. But all along your history, you have produced countless positive spillovers for our society and economy. It is thanks to CERN that we have the world wide web” – EU Commission President von der Leyen.
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have appointed Marc Andries to lead their new joint Directorate in charge of oversight activities for critical third-party providers established by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened a Public Comment proceeding regarding the proposed renewal of the .COM Registry Agreement (.COM RA). The current .COM RA between ICANN and Verisign, Inc. (Verisign), the registry operator for the .COM top-level domain (TLD), was established in 2012 and is set to expire on 30 November 2024.
The growth of tech industry and rising energy demand put pressure on tech sector sustainability efforts. Cutting value-chain emissions could be key to reducing carbon footprints to net zero, a new ITU-WBA report shows.
Asylum policy: The designation of a third country as a safe country of origin must cover its entire territory. The national court examining the lawfulness of an administrative decision refusing to grant international protection must raise the failure to take account of the rules of EU law on the designation of a third country as a safe country of origin.
New York City, 2 October 2024 Statement on behalf of the European Union and its
The conference was held in Brussels and brought together nearly 200 participants, featuring senior experts from the European Commission, the Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Distribution System Operator (DSO) community, the EU Energy regulator, as well as other key international representatives.
The EPP Group wants Europe to be able to defend itself, to protect and also contribute to peace. “We need to build a true European Defence Union”, insists a new EPP Group strategic paper “A Europe that protects: a Europe that stands for true peace, building a true European Defence Union” adopted unanimously on Wednesday by the Members of the EPP Group.
The EU has moved away from donor-recipient dynamics towards mutually beneficial partnerships, which bring benefits to the local populations and strengthen resilience at home and abroad. This approach was embodied in the Global Gateway investment strategy launched in 2021. By investing in partnerships, the EU seeks to position itself in an increasingly contested environment.
Restrictive measures in response to the war in Ukraine: According to the EU General Court, the prohibition on providing legal advisory services to the Russian Government and to entities established in Russia is valid. The General Court dismisses three actions seeking the annulment of this prohibition.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered the first truly global gas crisis, with natural gas and LNG markets contending with supply disruptions and unprecedented price volatility. This commentary published by the International Energy Agency explains the global response.
The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel. Once again, a dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliations threatens to fuel an uncontrollable regional escalation which is in no one’s interest.
The EU has built a legislative framework to ensure the security of its energy supplies. The electricity sector is subject to a regulation on risk-preparedness that mandates Member States to implement tools for preventing and managing potential electricity crises – and to work together once such crises occur.
China’s President Xi Jinping announced the appointment of several new Ambassadors in line with decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
The European Defence Agency (EDA) joined the large-scale military exercise ‘Robotic Experimentation Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS)’ for the first time as a co-organiser, running several initiatives.
The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit to the full and symmetrical implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1701, so as to ensure the safe return of displaced populations on both sides, as part of a broader negotiated settlement.
“When I think of clean energy, I think of good-paying jobs for American workers. Our Nation is leading the fight against the existential threat of climate change all while growing our economy and transitioning this country to a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future. During National Clean Energy Action Month, we recommit to investing in America and American workers as we build a cleaner, more energy secure future” – U.S. President Joe Biden.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
“The Platform was already put on tracks in Astana this past June, with the objective of advancing the work at senior officials’ level. Our vision of a Corridor will need continuous political leadership and steer. Today, we give the Coordination Platform a political impetus” – EU Commissioner Urpilainen.
The EU Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF’).
While the power sector continues to lead on decarbonisation, Europe’s economy is not electrifying fast enough. Between 2022 and 2023, electricity demand declined by 7.5% as industries were shut down and relocated abroad during the energy crisis. According to Eurelectric, the EU needs a robust electrification strategy to decarbonise industry while boosting power demand and competitiveness.
The report investigates how national regulatory authorities (NRAs) manage to preserve their independence in executing their tasks in the energy field, and sometimes in other sectors, even as their responsibilities continue to grow.
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 key decisions taken by the Commission are presented below and grouped by policy area. The Commission is also closing 133 cases in which the issues have been solved.
Comprehensive global policies addressing the entire plastics lifecycle can reduce plastic leakage into the environment by 96% by 2040, according to a new OECD report. By implementing a mix of policies – from enhancing plastic waste management and recycling, to curbing plastic use and waste – countries can achieve significant environmental benefits and economic savings.
Support through global health initiatives has increased, while EU bilateral assistance to partner countries has decreased. Auditors criticise cases of substantial management costs. They highlight shortcomings in the distribution of equipment and medicines. Furthermore, maintenance of donated equipment is inadequate, and projects hardly survive when aid stops.
The conference was held in Brussels and brought together nearly 200 participants, featuring senior experts from the European Commission, the Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Distribution System Operator (DSO) community, the EU Energy regulator, as well as other key international representatives.
The EU Commission strengthens support for EU Deforestation Regulation implementation by proposing an extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding to calls by global partners. Read why the EU Commission took this measure – and how EU Parliamentarians react.
The EU has moved away from donor-recipient dynamics towards mutually beneficial partnerships, which bring benefits to the local populations and strengthen resilience at home and abroad. This approach was embodied in the Global Gateway investment strategy launched in 2021. By investing in partnerships, the EU seeks to position itself in an increasingly contested environment.
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