Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1763: African Swine Fever Control Measures Amended
The European Commission has updated the restricted zones for African swine fever (ASF) through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1763. This regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which outlines special disease control measures. The key change involves redefining the boundaries of restricted zones I, II, and III in several Member States including Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Czechia, Greece and Croatia, due to recent ASF outbreaks in both domestic and wild pigs. Operators in the affected countries are advised to consult Annex I of the regulation to comply with the updated zoning requirements.
EFTA Court Judgment: Iceland Fails to Implement EU Regulation on Supplementary Protection Certificates
The EFTA Court has ruled against Iceland in a case brought by the EFTA Surveillance Authority. The Court found that Iceland failed to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2019/933, which amends Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 on supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) for medicinal products, into its national law. As a result, Iceland is in breach of its obligations under the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) and must now implement the necessary legislation.
EFTA Court Judgment: Iceland Fails to Implement EU Directive on Occupational Retirement Provision
The EFTA Court has ruled that Iceland failed to implement Directive (EU) 2016/2341 concerning Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs). Following a case brought by the EFTA Surveillance Authority, the Court declared Iceland in breach of its obligations under the EEA Agreement for not transposing the Directive into national law within the required timeframe. Iceland is now required to take immediate action to implement the Directive.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1759 of 19 June 2025 correcting certain language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1366 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a network code on sector-specific rules for cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1759 serves to correct errors found in specific language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1366. The original regulation establishes a network code concerning cybersecurity aspects of cross-border electricity flows. The errors identified pertain to the list of supply chain threats outlined in Article 18(2) of the initial regulation.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 stipulates corrections to the Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Polish, Portuguese, and Swedish language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1366, specifically addressing inaccuracies in Article 18(2), points (a)(iii), (a)(iv), and (a)(v), concerning cyber threats included in the list of supply chain threats. Article 2 states that this correcting regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
The most important provision of this regulation is Article 1, as it directly addresses and rectifies errors in the language versions mentioned. This ensures the accurate implementation and understanding of the cybersecurity requirements for cross-border electricity flows across different Member States.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1763 of 25 August 2025 amending Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever
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### Description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1763
1. **Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The amendment involves updating the lists of restricted zones (I, II, and III) in certain Member States due to new outbreaks of ASF. These changes are necessary to manage and control the spread of the disease based on the latest epidemiological situation.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex.
* **Article 1:** Specifies that Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 is replaced by the text set out in the annex to the new regulation.
* **Article 2:** States that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The annex provides an updated list of restricted zones I, II, and III for various Member States, including Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Czechia, Greece and Croatia. These zones are defined based on recent outbreaks of African swine fever in kept and wild porcine animals. The changes include reclassifying certain areas from restricted zone II to restricted zone III, and redefining the boundaries of existing restricted zones to reflect the current epidemiological situation.
Compared to previous versions, this regulation specifically addresses new outbreaks in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, leading to adjustments in the demarcation of restricted zones in these countries.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important provisions for use are the updated lists of restricted zones in Annex I. Member States and stakeholders, such as farmers and transporters of porcine animals and products, need to be aware of these zones to comply with the special disease control measures. The specific geographic descriptions of the restricted zones are critical for implementing appropriate measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever.
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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT of 7 May 2025 in Case E-29/24 – EFTA Surveillance Authority v Iceland (Failure by an EFTA State to fulfil its obligations – Failure to implement Regulation (EU) 2019/933 – Supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products)
This is a judgment by the EFTA Court regarding a case brought by the EFTA Surveillance Authority against Iceland. The core issue is Iceland’s failure to implement Regulation (EU) 2019/933, which amends Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 concerning supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) for medicinal products, into its national law as required by the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). The Court ruled that Iceland has indeed failed to fulfill its obligations under the EEA Agreement. As a result, Iceland is ordered to bear the costs of the proceedings.
The judgment consists of a brief introduction outlining the case, the application by the EFTA Surveillance Authority, and the Court’s composition. The operative part of the judgment contains two key declarations: firstly, that Iceland failed to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2019/933 into its legal order, thus breaching Article 7 of the EEA Agreement. Secondly, it stipulates that Iceland must cover the costs associated with the legal proceedings. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is the initial judgment on the matter.
The most important provision is the declaration that Iceland has failed to fulfill its obligations under the EEA Agreement by not implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/933. This means Iceland is legally bound to take the necessary steps to incorporate the EU regulation on supplementary protection certificates for medicinal products into its national law. Failure to do so could lead to further legal action and potential penalties.
JUDGMENT OF THE COURT of 7 May 2025 in Case E-28/24 – EFTA Surveillance Authority v Iceland (Failure by an EFTA State to fulfil its obligations – Failure to implement Directive (EU) 2016/2341 – Activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision)
This is a judgment by the EFTA Court concerning Iceland’s failure to implement Directive (EU) 2016/2341 on the activities and supervision of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs). The EFTA Surveillance Authority brought the case against Iceland for not adopting the necessary measures to implement the Directive within the prescribed timeframe, or for failing to inform the Authority of such measures. The Court ruled in favor of the EFTA Surveillance Authority, declaring that Iceland had failed to fulfill its obligations. Iceland is ordered to bear the costs of the proceedings.
The judgment consists of a brief introduction outlining the case, the application by the EFTA Surveillance Authority, and a reference to the relevant legal acts: Directive (EU) 2016/2341, Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, Protocol 1 to that Agreement, and Article 7 of the EEA Agreement. The operative part of the judgment contains two points: the declaration of Iceland’s failure to fulfill its obligations and the order for Iceland to bear the costs. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is an initial judgment on the matter.
The most important provision is the declaration that Iceland failed to implement Directive (EU) 2016/2341 within the prescribed time. This means Iceland is in breach of its obligations under the EEA Agreement. Iceland must now take immediate action to implement the Directive to comply with the judgment.
