Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1955
This regulation lays out the detailed requirements for geographical indication protection applications for craft and industrial products. It covers everything from the necessary contact information for applicants to the specifics of filing an appeal. For those looking to protect their craft or industrial product’s geographical indication, this regulation is a must-read to ensure applications are complete and appeals are handled correctly.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2409
This act mandates the registration of imports of PET spunbond from China. It’s a heads-up for importers of this material, as it could lead to retroactive anti-dumping duties if an ongoing investigation confirms dumping practices. The key is Article 1, which precisely defines the product subject to registration.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2408
This regulation extends the application period for specific measures aimed at preventing the spread of the fall armyworm within the EU. Essentially, it prolongs existing restrictions on the import and movement of certain plants and fruits, giving authorities more time to assess and refine their strategies against this pest.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2435
This regulation updates the EU’s sanctions regime concerning the situation in Mali. It amends the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures, providing updated reasons for their inclusion. The core of this regulation is the revised Annex Ia, which lists sanctioned individuals and the reasons behind their designation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392
This regulation provides the technical descriptions for categories of important and critical products with digital elements, as defined under Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, also known as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). These descriptions are vital for determining which products fall under stricter cybersecurity rules. Annexes I and II, which detail technical specifics, are key for manufacturers to determine conformity assessment procedures.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2443
Following a UN Security Council decision, this regulation adds two individuals to the list of those subject to restrictive measures concerning the situation in Haiti. The annex, which details the individuals and the reasons for their sanctions, is a critical component for those involved in Haitian affairs.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2422
This regulation formally recognizes ‘Maraş Çöreği,’ a product from Türkiye, as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) within the EU. This means the name is now legally protected, preventing misuse or imitation for products not meeting the specified standards and origin.
CBAM Amending Regulation
This regulation tweaks the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Key changes include an exemption for electricity generated within the EEA’s exclusive economic zone and a revision to how embedded emissions in input materials are calculated. This affects importers dealing with CBAM, particularly regarding electricity and material emissions calculations.
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/2454
Sets fishing opportunities (TACs and quotas) for key fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2026. Includes measures to protect cod, herring, and salmon. Maintains zero catches for eastern and western Baltic cod. Establishes or maintains spawning closure periods for herring and sprat.
European Union Notification to the Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation
The notification concerns the surrender of individuals between EU Member States and the United Kingdom under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). It reviews and updates previous notifications made under the TCA concerning the surrender of own nationals.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1955 of 29 September 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1955 supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 regarding the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products. It specifies requirements for application documentation, clarifies information needed for application admissibility, and reinforces procedural rules for appeals. The regulation aims to enhance legal certainty, speed up application management, and ensure transparent appeal procedures.
The Regulation consists of 15 Articles.
* **Article 1** details the required contact information for applicants and competent authorities, including address, telephone number, and email. It also specifies the handling of personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, outlining the purposes for which this data may be used. Additionally, it requires the indication of nationality when the applicant is a natural person and justification for the designation of a local, regional authority, or private entity as the applicant.
* **Article 2** specifies the requirements for the admissibility of registration applications at the Union level, referencing several articles from Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1956. It also outlines the procedure for informing the competent authority and applicant if an application is inadmissible.
* **Articles 3-9** concern the appeal process. Article 3 outlines the required content of a notice of appeal, including appellant details and identification of the contested decision. Article 4 details the content of the statement of grounds for appeal. Article 5 specifies the conditions under which an appeal will be deemed inadmissible. Article 6 describes the process for filing a response to the appeal, including potential supplementary replies and rejoinders. Article 7 outlines the scope and limitations of the examination of the appeal. Article 8 allows Member States to join the appeal as interveners. Article 9 lists the required elements of the Board of Appeal’s decision.
* **Article 10** allows Member States to request exemption from receiving certain translations related to the appeal process.
* **Article 11** incorporates additional rules on appeal by reference to specific articles of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/625.
* **Articles 12-14** define rules for the calculation, duration, and expiry of time limits.
* **Article 15** states the regulation’s entry into force and application date, which is 1 December 2025.
Key provisions for practical use include the detailed requirements for application documentation (Article 1) and the specific procedures and deadlines for the appeal process (Articles 3-9). These provisions are crucial for ensuring that applications are correctly prepared and that parties understand their rights and obligations during an appeal.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2409 of 1 December 2025 making imports of PET spunbond originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2409 mandates the registration of imports of PET spunbond originating in the People’s Republic of China. This action is a preliminary step that allows for the potential retroactive imposition of anti-dumping duties if an ongoing investigation determines that such duties are warranted. The regulation is triggered by a complaint from Union producers alleging dumping practices. The registration of imports will enable the EU to collect duties retroactively if the investigation confirms dumping and injury to the Union industry.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis, the reasons for the registration, and a brief description of the anti-dumping proceeding. It includes three articles: Article 1 specifies the product subject to registration, defining it technically and by its CN and TARIC codes, and sets a nine-month expiration for the registration requirement. Article 2 stipulates the regulation’s entry into force, which is the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no direct changes compared to previous versions, as this is a specific implementing act related to a new investigation.
The most important provision is Article 1, which clearly defines the product subject to registration. This definition is crucial for customs authorities and importers to determine whether their goods fall under the scope of this regulation. The nine-month expiration period for the registration is also important, as it sets a clear timeframe for the registration requirement, after which it will cease unless extended.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2408 of 1 December 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1134 on measures to prevent the introduction into, establishment and spread within the Union territory of Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) with regard to the period of application of certain provisions
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2408 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1134, which concerns measures to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) within the EU. The amending regulation extends the period of application for specific provisions related to certain plants and fruits, while making other requirements permanent. This extension is intended to allow for further assessment of the pest’s pathways and the effectiveness of current measures.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 replaces Article 15 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1134, specifying that Articles 10 and 11 of the original regulation will now apply until December 31, 2028. Article 2 states that this amending regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The key change is the extension of the application period for specific measures concerning the introduction and movement within the Union of certain fruits (Capsicum, Momordica, Solanum species), Asparagus officinalis plants, live pollen, plant tissue cultures, seeds, and Zea mays plants, excluding specific parts like pollen, tissue cultures, seeds, and grains.
The most important provision is the extension until December 31, 2028, for the application of Articles 10 and 11 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1134. This means that the specific requirements related to the introduction and movement of the listed plants and fruits within the Union will remain in effect for a longer period, allowing for further evaluation and refinement of measures against the spread of Spodoptera frugiperda.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2435 of 1 December 2025 implementing Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2435 of 1 December 2025 amends Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali. The regulation updates the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures, specifically amending the reasons for their inclusion in Annex Ia of Regulation (EU) 2017/1770. This update reflects a review by the Council of the existing sanctions regime and aims to ensure that the measures remain targeted and effective in addressing threats to peace, security, and stability in Mali, as well as in supporting the successful completion of its political transition.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward: it contains two articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that Annex Ia to Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 is replaced entirely by the text provided in the annex of this new regulation. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex provides an updated list of sanctioned individuals, including their identifying information and the reasons for their designation. This regulation builds upon previous regulations, notably Regulation (EU) 2021/2201, which itself amended Regulation (EU) 2017/1770 to implement additional restrictive measures.
The most important provision of this regulation is the updated Annex Ia, which lists individuals and entities subject to sanctions. The annex details the identifying information and the reasons for the sanctions for each listed person. For example, individuals like Malick Diaw, Ismaël Wagué, and Ibrahim Ikassa Maïga are listed for actions that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Mali, as well as for obstructing the successful completion of the political transition. Additionally, Ivan Aleksandrovitch Maslov is listed for his role as the former head of the Wagner Group in Mali and the group’s involvement in acts of violence and human rights abuses. This updated list is crucial for ensuring that the sanctions regime remains current and accurately reflects the individuals and entities contributing to the destabilization of Mali.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392 of 28 November 2025 on the technical description of the categories of important and critical products with digital elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392, which provides the technical descriptions for categories of important and critical products with digital elements, as defined under Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, also known as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This regulation is essential for manufacturers to determine the appropriate conformity assessment procedures for their products. It clarifies which products fall under stricter cybersecurity requirements.
The regulation is structured into three articles and two annexes. Article 1 defines key terms like ‘Common Criteria’ and ‘Common Evaluation Methodology.’ Article 2 specifies that Annex I contains the technical descriptions for products listed in Annex III of the CRA (important products), while Annex II contains descriptions for products in Annex IV of the CRA (critical products). Article 3 states the regulation’s entry into force. Annex I details technical descriptions for important products with digital elements, divided into Class I and Class II categories, including identity management systems, browsers, password managers, VPNs, network management systems, SIEM systems, boot managers, PKI software, network interfaces, operating systems, routers, microprocessors with security functionalities, smart home devices, internet-connected toys, and personal wearable products. Annex II provides technical descriptions for critical products, such as hardware devices with security boxes, smart meter gateways, and smartcards or similar devices including secure elements.
The most important provisions for manufacturers are the technical descriptions in Annexes I and II. These descriptions determine whether a product falls into a category of “important” or “critical” products with digital elements, triggering specific conformity assessment procedures under the Cyber Resilience Act. The regulation also clarifies how to assess the core functionality of a product, especially when it integrates components that might independently qualify as important or critical. The inclusion of AVA_VAN levels for tamper-resistant microprocessors and microcontrollers is also significant, as it provides a standardized measure for security assessment.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2443 of 1 December 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti
This Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2443 amends Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2309, which concerns restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti. The new regulation updates the list of individuals subject to these restrictive measures, following a decision by the United Nations Security Council. The act directly implements UNSC Resolution 2794 (2025) within the EU legal framework.
The structure of the regulation is simple: it has two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 is amended as per the Annex to this new regulation. Article 2 specifies that the regulation comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The Annex adds two individuals to the list of sanctioned persons.
The most important provision of this regulation is the inclusion of Dimitri Herard and Kempes Sanon in the list of individuals subject to restrictive measures. These individuals are listed pursuant to paragraph 19 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2794 (2025) for the measures listed in paragraphs 3 and 6 of UNSC Resolution 2653 (2022). Dimitri Herard is the former head of the National Palace General Security Unit (USGPN), and Kempes Sanon is the leader of the Les Argentins gang. The annex provides detailed reasons for their listing, including their involvement in activities that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Haiti.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2422 of 24 November 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Maraş Çöreği (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2422 registers ‘Maraş Çöreği’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that ‘Maraş Çöreği’, a product from Türkiye, now has a specific geographical designation recognized and protected within the European Union. The registration is based on an application received before Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 came into force and follows the absence of any opposition to the registration.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 formally enters the geographical indication ‘Maraş Çöreği’ (PGI) into the Union register as per Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and ensures that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation repeals and replaces the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants the ‘Maraş Çöreği’ legal protection as a PGI within the EU. This protection prevents the misuse, imitation, or evocation of the name ‘Maraş Çöreği’ for products not conforming to the specified product specifications and originating from the designated geographical area.
P10_TA(2025)0108 – Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 22 May 2025 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism (COM(2025)0087 – C10-0035/2025 – 2025/0039(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
This act amends Regulation (EU) 2023/956, focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The amendments aim to simplify and strengthen the CBAM. The key changes include an exemption for electricity generated entirely within the exclusive economic zone of an EEA Member State and imported directly into the EU, as well as a modification to the calculation of embedded emissions in input materials, limiting consideration to materials originating from non-exempted third countries.
The act consists of amendments to specific articles and annexes of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. It introduces a new recital (25a) clarifying the exemption for electricity generated in the exclusive economic zone of an EEA Member State. It also inserts a new paragraph 3b into Article 2, formally establishing this exemption. Furthermore, it modifies Annex IV, point 3, paragraph 1, subparagraph 5, by changing the criteria for considering embedded emissions of input materials, focusing on those originating from non-exempted third countries as listed in Annex I and not exempted by Annex III, Point 1.
The most important provision is the exemption for electricity generated entirely within the exclusive economic zone of an EEA Member State, as it directly impacts the scope of the CBAM for electricity imports. Additionally, the revised criteria for calculating embedded emissions of input materials will affect how importers determine and report emissions associated with their products, potentially reducing the scope of emissions that need to be accounted for under CBAM.
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/2454 of 1 December 2025 fixing the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea for 2026 and amending Regulation (EU) 2025/202 as regards certain fishing opportunities in other waters
Here’s a breakdown of the Council Regulation (EU) 2025/2454:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation sets the fishing opportunities (Total Allowable Catches – TACs and quotas) for key fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for the year 2026. It also includes specific measures to protect certain fish species, particularly cod, herring, and salmon, and adjusts fishing opportunities in other waters by amending Regulation (EU) 2025/202. The regulation aims to balance the need for sustainable fishing with the socio-economic impacts on the fishing industry.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Chapter I (General Provisions):** Defines the subject matter, scope, and key terms used in the regulation, such as ‘subdivision’, ‘TAC’, ‘quota’, ‘recreational fisheries’, ‘analytical assessment’, ‘analytical TAC’, and ‘precautionary TAC’.
* **Chapter II (Fishing Opportunities):**
* **TACs and Quotas:** Sets the TACs and quotas for various fish stocks in the Baltic Sea, including herring, cod, plaice, salmon, and sprat, as detailed in the Annex.
* **Special Provisions:** Outlines how fishing opportunities are allocated among Member States, including provisions for exchanges, deductions, and reallocations. It also specifies which stocks are subject to precautionary or analytical TACs.
* **Landing Conditions:** Specifies conditions for landing catches and by-catches, including derogations from the obligation to count catches against quotas for non-target species within safe biological limits.
* **Closures:** Establishes temporary closures for fishing in certain subdivisions to protect cod, herring, and sprat spawning grounds.
* **Recreational Fisheries:** Implements measures on recreational fisheries for cod and salmon, including prohibitions and specific conditions for allowed activities.
* **Conservation Measures:** Introduces measures for the conservation of sea trout and salmon stocks, including restrictions on fishing areas and by-catch limits.
* **Data Transmission:** Specifies the stock codes to be used by Member States when reporting catch and landing data to the Commission.
* **Chapter III (Final Provisions):**
* **Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2025/202:** Modifies the TAC for Norway pout in the Skagerrak-Kattegat and North Sea, and adjusts the quota for Mediterranean albacore following a transfer from Türkiye.
* **Entry into Force and Application:** Specifies the dates from which the regulation and its amendments apply.
**Key Changes and Important Aspects:**
* **Zero Catch Advice:** Following ICES advice, the regulation maintains zero catches for eastern and western Baltic cod, and main basin salmon (ICES subdivisions 22-31), allowing only for unavoidable by-catches to avoid choke species situations.
* **Spawning Closures:** The regulation establishes or maintains spawning closure periods for herring and sprat to protect these stocks during critical reproductive phases.
* **Recreational Fishing Restrictions:** Recreational fishing for cod is prohibited, and strict conditions are set for salmon recreational fishing, including a limit of one adipose fin-clipped salmon per fisher per day.
* **Flexibility Mechanisms:** The regulation addresses year-to-year flexibility in quota management, specifying when Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply and when they do not, particularly concerning stocks with biomass below Blim (limit biomass reference point).
* **Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2025/202:** Adjusts the TAC for Norway pout based on bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom and incorporates a quota transfer for Mediterranean albacore from Türkiye.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Fishing Opportunities (Annex):** The Annex is crucial as it details the specific TACs and quotas for each fish stock, which determine the allowable catch limits for Union fishing vessels.
* **Closure Periods (Articles 7, 8, 9):** Fishermen need to be aware of the specific closure periods and areas to avoid illegal fishing and protect spawning grounds.
* **Recreational Fishing Rules (Articles 10, 11):** These articles outline the restrictions and conditions for recreational fishing of cod and salmon, which are important for both recreational fishers and enforcement authorities.
* **Conservation Measures for Sea Trout and Salmon (Article 12):** These measures, including fishing restrictions and by-catch limits, are essential for the conservation of these vulnerable stocks.
* **Data Transmission (Article 13):** Member States must use the specified stock codes when reporting catch data to ensure accurate monitoring and enforcement of the regulation.
Notifications under Part Three – Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom – Review of the notifications made to the United Kingdom as part of the joint review of Part Three of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Article 630 TCA)
This document is a notification by the European Union to the Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation regarding the surrender of individuals between EU Member States and the United Kingdom under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). It reviews and updates previous notifications made under the TCA concerning the surrender of own nationals. The notification clarifies which Member States will not surrender their own nationals, which Member States condition such surrender, and which Member States have no specific notification to make.
The document is structured into two main sections: the first reaffirms existing notifications under Articles 599(4) and 602(2) of the TCA, and the second provides specific notifications under Article 603(2) of the TCA. Article 603(2) is further divided into four subsections: (a) lists states that will not surrender their own nationals; (b) lists states that condition the surrender of their own nationals; (c) lists states that have no notification to make; and (d) lists states that have modified their notifications or added new ones. Compared to previous versions, this notification includes updates from Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania and Spain regarding their policies on surrendering their own nationals.
The most important provisions for practical use concern the specific conditions and limitations that individual Member States apply to the surrender of their own nationals to the UK. For example, some states like Germany, Greece, France, Croatia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden will not surrender their own nationals at all. Others, such as the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, require the consent of the individual. Several Member States, including Cyprus, Lithuania, Portugal and Spain, condition surrender on the basis of reciprocity. These specific national conditions are crucial for legal practitioners and law enforcement authorities when dealing with extradition requests between the EU and the UK.
