This Regulation amends the rules for information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products in the EU and third countries. It simplifies administrative procedures, strengthens conflict of interest prevention, and introduces new funding calculation methods through lump sums alongside the existing cost reimbursement system.The act modifies Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1829 in three main areas:Changes to…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China following an expiry review. The regulation extends existing anti-dumping measures that were first imposed in 2019.The regulation consists of two main parts: (1) detailed findings from the investigation regarding dumping, injury and Union interest, and (2) the…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China following an expiry review. The regulation maintains existing countervailing duties ranging from 3.9% to 17.2% on Chinese e-bikes.The regulation's structure includes sections on: procedure, product definition, subsidization analysis, injury analysis, Union interest assessment, and final measures. The…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The regulation updates the restricted zones I, II and III in various EU member states where special disease control measures for ASF need to be applied. The main changes include: - Adding new…
This Directive amends the existing regulations on the inland transport of dangerous goods within the European Union, updating them to reflect the latest scientific and technical developments. It modifies three key international agreements covering the transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), rail (RID), and inland waterways (ADN).The Directive's structure is straightforward, containing four main…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU social security coordination rules in cases of suspected fraud with A1 certificates for posted workers. The key points are:The essence of the act in 3-5 sentences: The Court ruled on whether EU social security coordination rules apply when false A1 certificates are used for posted workers, and whether…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China following an expiry review. The regulation maintains existing countervailing duties ranging from 3.9% to 17.2% on Chinese e-bikes.The regulation's structure includes:Background and procedural aspects of the investigation Analysis of continued subsidization by China Assessment of injury to…
This Regulation amends the rules for information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products in the EU and third countries. It simplifies administrative procedures, strengthens conflict of interest prevention, and introduces new funding calculation methods through lump sums alongside the existing cost reimbursement system.The act modifies Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1829 in three main areas:Changes to…
This regulation amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The regulation updates the restricted zones I, II and III in various EU member states where ASF control measures are applied. The main changes include: - New outbreaks of ASF in wild boars in Greece, Lithuania,…
This Directive amends the existing regulations on the inland transport of dangerous goods within the European Union, updating them to reflect the latest scientific and technical developments. It modifies three key international agreements covering the transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), rail (RID), and inland waterways (ADN).The Directive's structure is straightforward, containing four main…
This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China following an expiry review. The duties range from 9.9% to 70.1% and aim to protect the EU e-bike industry from unfairly priced Chinese imports.The Regulation's structure includes sections on procedure, product definition, dumping analysis, injury assessment, likelihood of recurrence of injury,…
This regulation amends the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for four pesticide substances in food products:The regulation modifies existing MRLs for fluxapyroxad, lambda-cyhalothrin, metalaxyl and nicotine in various food products. The changes include both increases and decreases of existing limits based on new scientific data and risk assessments.The key changes include new MRLs for fluxapyroxad in…
This is a comprehensive new EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste that aims to harmonize requirements across the EU and improve environmental sustainability of packaging. Key aspects include:1. The Regulation establishes requirements for the entire lifecycle of packaging regarding environmental sustainability, labelling, extended producer responsibility, waste prevention, reuse/refill, and waste management. It aims to…
This Regulation establishes rules for import, export and transit measures for firearms, essential components and ammunition in the European Union. It implements Article 10 of the UN Firearms Protocol aimed at preventing illicit manufacturing and trafficking of firearms. The act introduces a comprehensive system of authorizations and controls for civilian firearms trade with non-EU countries.The…
This is a comprehensive new EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste that aims to harmonize requirements across the EU and improve environmental sustainability of packaging. Key aspects include:1. The Regulation establishes requirements for the entire lifecycle of packaging regarding environmental sustainability, labelling, extended producer responsibility, waste prevention, reuse/refill, and waste management. It aims to…
This regulation amends the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for four pesticide substances in food products:The regulation modifies existing MRLs for fluxapyroxad, lambda-cyhalothrin, metalaxyl and nicotine in various food products. The changes include both increases and decreases of existing limits based on new scientific data and risk assessments.The key changes include new MRLs for fluxapyroxad in…
1. Design Protection System Updates
Applications must now be filed directly with EU IP Office
Up to 50 designs allowed in single multiple application
Only digital representations accepted, no physical specimens
Product descriptions limited to 100 words
Mandatory Locarno classification
"Community design" replaced with "EU design"
2. Fisheries Closures
Belgian vessels banned from plaice fishing…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU law regarding recovery of unlawful state aid in cases where the aid beneficiary transfers its activities to another company after the recovery decision.The key points of the judgment are:1. When implementing a Commission decision ordering recovery of unlawful state aid, national authorities can order recovery from companies other…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of passenger rights under EU Regulation 261/2004 regarding flight cancellations and ticket reimbursement methods. The Court clarifies when an airline can reimburse passengers with travel vouchers instead of cash.The judgment consists of two main parts: first, analysis of the concept of 'signed agreement' for voucher reimbursement, and second, examination of…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU customs legislation regarding free zones and record-keeping obligations. The key aspects are:The case deals with the obligations of companies operating in free zones regarding record-keeping of goods and verification of their customs status. The Court analyzed whether companies must include specific reference numbers (MRNs) in their records when…