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This Directive updates the minimum training requirements for veterinary surgeons across the EU, amending Directive 2005/36/EC. It ensures veterinary training keeps pace with scientific and technical advancements. The updated rules emphasize the “One Health” concept, sustainability, and the integration of digital technologies into veterinary practices. Member States must incorporate these changes into their national laws by April 10, 2027.
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2025/1222: This regulation updates the list of harmonized classifications and labeling for hazardous substances under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. These updates, driven by opinions from ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC), are designed to protect human health and the environment by providing clear and consistent information about chemical hazards. The regulation applies from February 1, 2027, but suppliers can voluntarily comply earlier. The Annex lists substances with updated classifications and labeling.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1242: This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 concerning African swine fever (ASF). The main change is an update to the restricted zones (I, II, and III) detailed in Annexes I and II. This update reflects recent ASF outbreaks and epidemiological developments in Germany, Italy, Poland, Greece and Croatia. It’s essential for those involved in the movement of live pigs and pork products to consult Annex I to identify affected regions.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1203: This regulation grants Union authorization for the biocidal product family “REPELLENT AGAINST FLEAS, TICKS, AND MOSQUITOES,” held by Agrobiothers Laboratoire. Valid from July 10, 2025, to June 30, 2035, the authorization covers products using margosa extract to repel these pests. The Annex provides detailed information on the product family, including specific instructions for each product type (sprays, foams, and spot-on solutions), focusing on safe usage and risk mitigation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1197: This regulation restricts access to the EU public procurement market for medical devices originating from China, using the International Procurement Instrument (IPI). It applies to procurement procedures valued at or above EUR 5,000,000 (net of VAT) and excludes tenders from Chinese economic operators for medical devices. This action aims to address what the EU views as unfair trade practices by China in its medical device procurement market, promoting reciprocity in international trade.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1206: This regulation suspends GSP+ tariff preferences for ethanol imports from Pakistan for two years, except for fuel-use ethanol meeting specific technical standards. This action is in response to concerns that increased Pakistani ethanol imports are causing serious disturbances to the EU’s non-fuel ethanol market. Shipments already in transit will still benefit from preferential tariffs if their destination cannot be changed.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1202: This regulation extends the existing anti-dumping duty on certain graphite electrode systems (GES) from China to include artificial graphite in blocks or cylinders also originating in China. The anti-dumping duty is set at 74.9%. This action aims to prevent circumvention of existing duties on GES by targeting artificial graphite used in their production. An exemption is made for one company, JAP INDUSTRIES s.r.o., which was found not to be involved in circumvention practices.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1188: This regulation approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) “Spišské párky”. This means the updated specification, as published in the Official Journal, is now the official standard for this TSG product within the EU.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1233: This regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, which imposes restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. This update removes Hajjaj Bin Fahd al Ajmi from the sanctions list, following a decision by the UN Security Council’s Sanctions Committee. Any funds or economic resources previously frozen due to his designation should now be unfrozen.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1196: This regulation cancels the Union authorisation for the biocidal product “Nordkalk Filtra G” at the request of the authorisation holder. It also repeals the previous regulation that granted the authorisation (EU) 2024/2400. There’s a grace period: the product can no longer be made available on the market after 5 January 2026, and existing stocks must not be used after 4 July 2026.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1220: This regulation classifies a mixture of sucrose and gellan gum, used as a stabilizer and thickener in soya-based beverages, under CN code 2106 90 98. This classification ensures uniform application of customs tariffs across the EU. A three-month grace period is allowed for existing Binding Tariff Information (BTI) that doesn’t align with this regulation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1192: This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067, introducing rules for verifying milestones and targets in Article 10b(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC. It harmonizes the verification of climate-neutrality reports, extends existing verification rules to cover these reports, and sets requirements for information sharing and strategic risk analysis. Additionally, it adapts rules for assessing sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria for various fuels and specifies the verifier’s role in checking the attribution of alternative aviation fuels.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1221: This regulation classifies a carbonated blackcurrant-flavored alcoholic beverage under CN code 2208 90 69, categorizing it as a spirituous beverage. This classification ensures uniform application of customs tariffs. A three-month grace period is provided for existing binding tariff information that may conflict with this new classification.
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1208: This regulation strengthens the security features of EU identity cards and residence documents. It mandates the ID-1 format, a machine-readable zone (MRZ), and a secure storage medium containing a facial image and two fingerprints. Older, non-compliant documents must be phased out by August 3, 2026 (for those lacking minimum security standards or a functional MRZ) and August 3, 2031 (for all others).
Regulation (EU) 2025/1227: This regulation introduces increased customs duties on specific goods originating from or exported from Russia and Belarus. Goods listed in Annex I (various agricultural and animal products) face an additional 50% duty, while fertilizers in Annex II face a phased increase. A safeguard mechanism could trigger the highest duty level sooner if import volumes are high. The Commission will monitor fertilizer prices and may suspend tariffs from other countries if prices substantially exceed 2024 levels.
Regulation (EU) 2025/1213: This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/631, introducing a one-off flexibility mechanism for manufacturers in meeting CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles during the period 2025-2027. Instead of assessing compliance annually, manufacturers’ performance will be evaluated over the entire three-year period. This means that manufacturers can exceed their annual targets in one year, provided that they compensate for it in the following years, ensuring that the average emissions over the three years comply with the overall target. The regulation also adjusts pooling provisions to align with this new flexibility.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-115/23: This CJEU judgment clarifies the conditions for VAT exemptions on public postal services. It states that services provided by a universal service provider are exempt if they meet basic population needs and are part of the universal service. However, services with individually negotiated contracts catering to specific customer needs are not exempt.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-171/23: This CJEU decision clarifies that while Member States aren’t obligated to automatically recognize another Member State’s refusal of an extradition request, they must duly consider the reasons behind that refusal. This means accounting for any well-founded concerns about fundamental rights violations, like the risk of torture, that led to the prior rejection.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-307/23: This CJEU judgment clarifies the legal remedies available to third-country nationals whose study visa applications are rejected. It states that EU law doesn’t require exceptional appeal processes or court powers to order interim visa measures. However, the appeal process must allow for a swift new decision following any annulment, ensuring effective exercise of rights and adherence to the 90-day decision deadline.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-225/23: This CJEU judgment clarifies aspects of EU trade mark law. It confirms that the ground for invalidity based on a trade mark being registered contrary to Article 7 and the ground for invalidity based on the applicant’s bad faith are autonomous but not mutually exclusive. The court emphasizes that the assessment of bad faith should consider all relevant circumstances, including the nature of the mark, its origin, the scope of the expired patent, the commercial rationale behind the application, and the chronology of events.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-551/22: This CJEU judgment concerns excise duties. It clarifies that an additional tax on electricity, calculated based on the existing excise duty, can be considered separate if its revenue goes to different authorities and it has different exemption rules. However, it must also have a “specific purpose” beyond general budgeting. If reclaiming the tax from suppliers is too difficult, consumers should be able to claim reimbursement directly from the Member State.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-647/22: The CJEU determined that it lacks jurisdiction to rule on the request presented because Directive 98/59/EC does not specifically govern the drawing up and implementation of employment protection plans.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-472/22: The Court confirmed that Member States cannot impose blanket bans on advertising for pharmacies and pharmaceutical outlets. While professional rules can regulate the content and form of commercial communications, they cannot amount to a general and absolute prohibition.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-313/23: The CJEU has clarified several aspects of Directive 2015/849, including the definition of a “close associate of a politically exposed person,” information sharing within a group of obliged entities, and customer due diligence measures.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-567/22: The Court clarifies that national case law cannot require a consumer to repay the full nominal loan amount when the agreement is invalidated due to unfair terms, without considering the repayments already made.
CJEU Judgment in Case C-518/23: The CJEU concludes that Article 59 of Directive 2015/849 does not prevent national laws from imposing separate fines for each systematic infringement found during a single investigation, provided that the general principles of EU law, particularly effectiveness and proportionality, are respected.
Partnership Council Decision No 1/2025: This decision clarifies the interpretation of Article 508(2)(d) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK, specifically regarding fisheries. It allows the Specialised Committee on Fisheries to make decisions that provide for multiannual full access to fishing waters for a specified period after June 2026.
Specialised Committee on Fisheries Decision No 1/2025: This decision establishes the arrangements for fishing access between the EU and the UK from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2038. It ensures reciprocal access for vessels of both parties to each other’s waters, specifying the conditions and levels of access for various fish stocks.
Joint Declaration on Energy: This Joint Declaration expresses the shared political understanding between the European Union and the United Kingdom to continuously pursue the objectives outlined in Title VIII (Energy) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Partnership Council Decision No 2/2025: This Partnership Council Decision No 2/2025 addresses the continuation of energy-related cooperation between the EU and the UK under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, extending it until March 31, 2027.
EEA Joint Committee Decision No 197/2024: This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2770 into the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification.
UNCITRAL Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration: This Convention aims to establish a harmonized legal framework for fair and efficient settlement of international investment disputes by promoting transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration.
Request for Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court (Valair AG v Amt für Volkswirtschaft): This is a request for an Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court by the Board of Appeal for Administrative Matters of the Principality of Liechtenstein in the case of Valair AG v Amt für Volkswirtschaft.
EFTA Court Judgment in Case E-3/23 (Friends of the Earth Norway): The Court clarifies the conditions under which economic or social considerations can justify activities that may lead to the deterioration of water bodies under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).
EFTA Court Judgment in Case E-12/23 (Elmatica AS v Confidee AS): The judgment clarifies how national courts should balance the need for effective legal protection and due examination of claims with the protection of business confidentiality, including trade secrets.
Request for Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court (Sarpsborg Avfallsenergi AS): This document is a request for an Advisory Opinion from the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Court by the Borgarting Court of Appeal (Norway) in a case involving Sarpsborg Avfallsenergi AS and Others against the Norwegian State.
The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1223 aims to update the minimum training requirements for veterinary surgeons within the European Union. It amends Directive 2005/36/EC, adapting the training to reflect scientific and technical advancements in the field. The directive ensures that veterinary training aligns with current practices and knowledge, particularly in areas like the One Health concept, sustainability, and digital technologies. It updates the knowledge and skills requirements for veterinary surgeons, emphasizing the One Health concept, biosecurity, and the responsible use of veterinary medicinal products. The revised study program ensures that veterinary training covers modern advancements in areas such as digital technologies, animal welfare, and public health. Member States have until April 10, 2027, to implement the necessary laws and regulations to comply with this directive.
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2025/1222 amends Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation) by updating the list of harmonised classifications and labelling for certain hazardous substances. This update is based on opinions issued by the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) regarding several substances. The regulation aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment by providing clear and consistent information about the hazards of chemical substances. The main provisions of the act that may be the most important for its use are the updated classifications and labelling requirements for the listed substances. These changes will directly impact manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of these substances, as they will need to update their labels, safety data sheets, and packaging to comply with the new harmonised classifications. The regulation will apply from 1 February 2027, but suppliers have the option to voluntarily comply with the new requirements from the date the regulation enters into force.
Here is a description of the provisions of the act you provided: This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The key changes involve updating the restricted zones (I, II, and III) listed in Annexes I and II of the previous regulation, based on recent ASF outbreaks and epidemiological developments in several EU Member States, including Germany, Italy, Poland, Greece and Croatia. The goal is to adapt and strengthen measures to prevent the further spread of this animal disease within the Union. The detailed descriptions of the restricted zones in Annex I are crucial for determining which specific areas are subject to the special disease control measures. The reclassification of zones in Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Poland directly impacts the applicable disease control measures in those regions.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1203 grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named ‘REPELLENT AGAINST FLEAS, TICKS, AND MOSQUITOES’. The authorisation, held by Agrobiothers Laboratoire, is valid from July 10, 2025, to June 30, 2035, and applies to products intended to repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes (Product Type 19). The active substance in these products is margosa extract, derived from the cold-pressed oil of kernels of Azadirachta indica. It specifies the conditions of use, the composition, and other relevant details for the biocidal product family. Most important provisions for users relate to the conditions of use for each Meta SPC. For example, the repellent spray should be applied at a rate of 1.6 g/kg bodyweight, with specific instructions for cats and dogs, and should not be used on animals under 3 months old. The repellent foam is extremely flammable and has specific hazard and precautionary statements. The spot-on solution has different concentrations of the active substance (10% and 20%) depending on the animal’s size and type, with a maximum of 4 applications per year. Users must comply with the instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and safe disposal instructions outlined for each specific product type.
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1197 that introduces a measure under the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) to restrict access to the European Union’s public procurement market for medical devices for economic operators and medical devices originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This regulation aims to address what the EU considers to be unfair trade practices by China in its public procurement market for medical devices. Impose an exclusion of tenders from economic operators originating in the People’s Republic of China in public procurement procedures for medical devices above a certain value (Article 1). Define the scope of the IPI measure, specifying that it applies to all Union contracting authorities and entities (Article 1). Require Union contracting authorities and entities, as well as successful tenderers, to comply with the requirements laid down in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2022/1031 (Article 2). Oblige Union contracting authorities and entities to determine the origin of economic operators and medical devices and calculate the estimated values of contracts (Article 2).
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1206 that suspends GSP+ tariff preferences for imports of ethanol originating in Pakistan for a period of two years. This means that the standard Common Customs Tariff duties will now apply to these imports, with the exception of fuel-use ethanol that meets specific technical standards. This regulation is a response to concerns that increased imports of Pakistani ethanol are causing serious disturbance to the Union’s non-fuel ethanol market. The most important provision is the suspension of preferential tariff treatment for specific types of ethanol originating in Pakistan for two years. This suspension does not apply to fuel-use ethanol. The regulation includes a provision to protect shipments already in transit, ensuring they still receive preferential treatment if their destination cannot be altered.
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1202 extending the existing anti-dumping duty on certain graphite electrode systems (GES) originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to imports of artificial graphite in blocks or cylinders also originating in the PRC. It addresses the circumvention of anti-dumping measures. Companies importing artificial graphite need to be aware of the 74.9% duty, unless they can demonstrate that they are not circumventing the original anti-dumping measures. The regulation also specifies that exempted companies can only use the imported artificial graphite in their own assembly operations, re-export it, or destroy it to prevent potential misuse.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1188 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) ‘Spišské párky’. The regulation acknowledges that the application for the amendment was published in the Official Journal and that no objections were received. The most important provision is Article 1, which approves the specific amendment to the product specification of ‘Spišské párky’. This means that the updated specification, as published in the Official Journal, is now the official standard for this TSG product within the EU.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1233 amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, which imposes specific restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The amendment is a direct consequence of a decision by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council to remove one entry from the list of persons subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. The most important provision of this regulation is the deletion of Hajjaj Bin Fahd al Ajmi from the list of individuals subject to sanctions. This means that any funds or economic resources that were previously frozen due to his association with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida should now be unfrozen, and he is no longer subject to the restrictive measures imposed by Regulation (EC) No 881/2002.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1196 cancels the Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ and repeals the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400 which had granted the authorisation. The cancellation was requested by the authorisation holder. The most important provisions for practical use are found in Article 3, which stipulates that ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ can no longer be made available on the market after 5 January 2026, and existing stocks must not be used after 4 July 2026. This provides a grace period for businesses and users to manage their existing inventory of the product.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1220 addresses the classification of a specific good within the Combined Nomenclature (CN). It aims to ensure the uniform application of customs tariffs across the European Union. The most important provision is the classification of the described mixture of sucrose and gellan gum under CN code 2106 90 98. This classification is based on the product’s composition, intended use, and the rules for interpreting the Combined Nomenclature.
This is a description of the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1192 of 18 June 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067 as regards certain aspects on the verification of data and on the accreditation of verifiers. This regulation introduces detailed rules for verifying climate-neutrality reports, including assessing the completeness and compliance of the reports and ensuring the accuracy of data. The regulation incorporates harmonized rules for the verification of non-CO2 aviation effects, including specific competence criteria for verifiers and the use of automated systems. The regulation establishes uniform materiality levels for verifying non-CO2 aviation effects reports and climate-neutrality reports.
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1221 concerns the classification of a specific type of alcoholic beverage within the Combined Nomenclature (CN). The regulation aims to ensure the uniform application of customs tariffs by classifying a carbonated blackcurrant-flavored alcoholic beverage under a specific CN code. It clarifies why this product should be classified as a spirituous beverage rather than a fermented one. The most important provision is the classification of the described carbonated blackcurrant-flavored alcoholic beverage under CN code 2208 90 69. This classification determines the applicable customs duties and other trade-related measures for this specific product within the EU.
This Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1208 aims to bolster the security features and standards of identity cards issued to Union citizens and residence documents issued to both Union citizens and their family members when they are exercising their right to free movement within the EU. The regulation mandates specific security features, including biometric data, to reduce the risk of fraud and forgery, thereby enhancing the safety and security of the people of Europe. The requirement for identity cards to include a facial image and two fingerprints stored in a highly secure medium will significantly enhance identity verification processes. The regulation also specifies that children under certain ages and individuals for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible are exempt from the fingerprint requirement. The phasing-out schedule for non-compliant documents is also crucial, with identity cards not meeting the minimum security standards or lacking a functional MRZ becoming invalid by August 3, 2026, and all other non-compliant identity cards by August 3, 2031. These deadlines ensure a transition period for Member States to issue new, compliant documents.
Here’s a breakdown of Regulation (EU) 2025/1227: This regulation introduces increased customs duties on specific goods originating from or exported from Russia and Belarus. The goal is to reduce the EU’s economic dependence on these countries, safeguard the EU market, and protect food security in light of the war in Ukraine and broader concerns about international law. The regulation targets both agricultural products and fertilizers, applying different tariff increases and monitoring mechanisms to each category. The key aspect is the differentiated tariff treatment based on the origin of goods. Businesses importing goods listed in Annex I and II need to be aware of the new, higher customs duties if those goods originate from or are exported from Russia or Belarus.
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/631, introducing a one-off flexibility mechanism for manufacturers in meeting CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles during the period 2025-2027. This allows manufacturers greater flexibility in managing their emissions performance, as they can offset higher emissions in one year with lower emissions in another, as long as the average over the three years meets the target. The adjustment to the pooling provisions, allowing agreements for 2025 or 2026 to be entered into until the end of 2027, is also significant as it provides manufacturers with more time to form strategic partnerships to meet their targets.
This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of VAT exemptions for public postal services. The case revolves around a dispute in Bulgaria concerning whether certain postal services provided by “Bulgarian posts” EAD should be exempt from VAT. The Bulgarian tax authority argued that these services, provided under individual contracts with specific conditions, did not qualify for the VAT exemption. The key takeaway is that the VAT exemption for public postal services does not apply to services with individually negotiated terms that cater to specific customer needs, distinguishing them from the standard universal service. This includes services with specific collection/delivery arrangements or prices not generally available.
This Court decision concerns the interpretation of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE) and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union regarding extradition requests from third countries. It clarifies the extent to which a Member State is obligated to refuse an extradition request when another Member State has already rejected the same request due to concerns about fundamental rights violations. The most important provision is that while Member States are not obligated to automatically recognize and enforce another Member State’s decision to refuse an extradition request, the principle of mutual trust requires them to duly consider the reasons behind the prior refusal.
This judgment addresses the legal remedies available to third-country nationals whose applications for study visas have been rejected by a Member State. It clarifies the interpretation of Article 34(5) of Directive 2016/801, concerning the rights of third-country nationals applying to study in a Member State, in conjunction with Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which guarantees the right to an effective judicial remedy. The Court of Justice rules that EU law does not require Member States to establish an exceptional appeal process with urgent procedures or grant courts the power to order interim measures or substitute their assessment for that of the administrative authority.
This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of the EU Trade Mark Regulation (specifically, Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). The case concerns a dispute between CeramTec GmbH and Coorstek Bioceramics LLC over the validity of three EU trade marks owned by CeramTec. The CJEU clarifies that the ground for invalidity based on a trade mark being registered contrary to Article 7 (which includes signs consisting exclusively of the shape of goods necessary to obtain a technical result) and the ground for invalidity based on the applicant’s bad faith are autonomous but not mutually exclusive.
This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of Article 1(2) of Council Directive 2008/118/EC concerning excise duties. The case revolves around a dispute in Italy concerning an additional tax on electricity, levied on top of the standard excise duty. The Court concludes that the additional tax can be considered separate from the excise duty if its revenue is allocated to different public authorities, and it doesn’t follow the same exemption rules as the excise duty. However, for it to be legal under EU law, it must pursue a “specific purpose” distinct from general budgetary goals.
This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling concerning the interpretation of the Collective Redundancies Directive 98/59/EC. The case originates from a dispute in France between Société Nouvelle de l’Hôtel Plaza SAS and one of its employees, YG, regarding the validity of YG’s redundancy. The CJEU found that the French legislation concerning employment protection plans goes beyond the requirements of Directive 98/59/EC, and therefore, the interpretation of the directive is not necessary to resolve the dispute in the main proceedings.
This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding a failure by the Republic of Poland to fulfill its obligations under EU law. The European Commission brought the action against Poland for maintaining a national law that prohibits advertising for pharmacies and pharmaceutical outlets, arguing that this restriction violates the EU’s Directive on electronic commerce and the fundamental freedoms of establishment and to provide services. The Court agreed with the Commission, finding that Poland’s blanket ban on advertising was incompatible with EU law. The key change brought by this judgment is the confirmation that Member States cannot impose blanket bans on advertising for pharmacies and pharmaceutical outlets.
This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of Directive (EU) 2015/849, which concerns the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing. The judgment clarifies several aspects of the Directive, including the definition of a “close associate of a politically exposed person,” information sharing within a group of obliged entities, and customer due diligence measures. The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning information sharing within a group and the definition of “close associate of a PEP”. The judgment emphasizes that while information sharing is encouraged, each obliged entity must still conduct its own risk assessment and due diligence. The clarification on the definition of “close associate” provides guidance on how to assess relationships with PEPs in a proportionate and evidence-based manner.
This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Directive (93/13/EEC). The case originates from Poland and concerns mortgage loan agreements indexed to a foreign currency that contain unfair terms. The Court clarifies that national case law cannot require a consumer to repay the full nominal loan amount when the agreement is invalidated due to unfair terms, without considering the repayments already made. These interpretations aim to ensure that the deterrent effect of the prohibition of unfair terms is maintained and that consumers are adequately protected.
This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of Article 59 of Directive (EU) 2015/849, which concerns the prevention of using the financial system for money laundering and terrorist financing. The Court clarifies that Article 59 of Directive 2015/849 does not prevent national laws from imposing separate fines for each systematic infringement found during a single investigation, provided that the general principles of EU law, particularly effectiveness and proportionality, are respected.
This decision clarifies the interpretation of Article 508(2)(d) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK, specifically regarding fisheries. It allows the Specialised Committee on Fisheries to make decisions that provide for multiannual full access to fishing waters for a specified period after June 2026. This decision ensures continued cooperation on sustainable fisheries management between the EU and the UK. The most important aspect of this decision is the clarification that the Specialised Committee on Fisheries can decide on multiannual full access to fishing waters. This allows for a more extended period of full access beyond the initial adjustment period, providing stability and predictability for both EU and UK fishing vessels.
This decision, adopted by the Specialised Committee on Fisheries, establishes the arrangements for fishing access between the EU and the UK from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2038. It ensures reciprocal access for vessels of each party to fish in the other’s waters, specifying the conditions and levels of access based on agreed TACs (Total Allowable Catches) and historical fishing activity. The most important provisions of this decision are in Article 2. It grants full access to fish stocks and non-quota stocks, in each other’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and in waters between six and twelve nautical miles from the baselines. These access depends on the Exclusive Economic Zone as well as waters between six and twelve nautical miles.
This Joint Declaration expresses the shared political understanding between the European Union and the United Kingdom to reaffirm their commitment to the full implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Specifically, it focuses on extending the application of Title VIII of the Agreement, which pertains to energy and raw materials. The aim is to facilitate trade and investment, ensure security of supply, and promote environmental sustainability, particularly in the context of climate change. The most important aspect of this declaration is the commitment to extend the application of Title VIII of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This signals a continued effort to strengthen cooperation between the EU and the UK in the energy sector, with a focus on trade, security of supply, and environmental goals. Stakeholders in the energy and raw materials sectors should pay close attention to future decisions made under Article 331(2), as these will determine the specific ways in which Title VIII is expanded and implemented.
This Partnership Council Decision No 2/2025 addresses the continuation of energy-related cooperation between the EU and the UK as defined in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The core of the decision is to ensure the uninterrupted application of Title VIII of the Agreement, which covers trade and investment in energy and raw materials. The most important provision is Article 2, which extends the application of Title VIII until March 31, 2027. This extension is crucial for businesses and stakeholders in the energy sector as it provides a stable and predictable legal framework for trade and investment between the EU and the UK.
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2770 into the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. This inclusion ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU regulations concerning biodegradability criteria for coating agents and water retention polymers. The
