The act is a Council Implementing Regulation that updates the EU's sanctions regime against human rights violators. It specifically amends the information about two Russian officials in connection with their involvement in the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the IK-3 penal colony and their responsibility for human rights violations.
The Regulation consists of two…
This Delegated Regulation establishes detailed requirements for financial entities intending to provide crypto-asset services in the EU, supplementing the main Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). It specifies what information must be included in notifications to competent authorities when entities plan to offer crypto services.
The act has a comprehensive structure consisting of 12 articles that cover…
The essence of the act:
This is a Council Implementing Regulation that updates the EU's sanctions list related to serious human rights violations. The regulation specifically amends information about two Russian officials who are deemed responsible for human rights violations in connection with the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the IK-3 penal colony.
Structure and…
Anti-dumping Measures
The Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on biodiesel from China ranging from 10% to 35.6%. The duties apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils, but exclude sustainable aviation fuels. Individual rates were set for different manufacturers with a residual duty of 35.6% for non-cooperating companies.
Import Restrictions
A ban was imposed on bovine…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Directive 2008/48/EC on consumer credit agreements. Here is the detailed analysis:
1. Essence of the act in 3-5 sentences:
The judgment addresses three key questions regarding consumer credit agreements under EU law: 1) whether overstating the annual percentage rate of charge (APRC) due to unfair terms constitutes a violation of information…
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes a standardized template for cooperation arrangements between EU Member States' competent authorities and third-country supervisory authorities regarding crypto-assets markets. It supplements the main Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets by providing detailed guidelines for information exchange and enforcement cooperation.
The act consists of three main articles and an extensive annex. Article…
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes a standardized template for cooperation arrangements between EU Member States' competent authorities and third-country supervisory authorities regarding crypto-assets markets. The regulation supplements the main Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets by providing detailed guidelines for information exchange and enforcement cooperation.The structure of the act consists of three main articles and…
This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting producer.The Regulation follows a complaint lodged by the European Biodiesel Board in November 2023 and provisional measures imposed in August 2024. The investigation found evidence of dumping by Chinese producers causing…
This Regulation amends the rules regarding annual performance clearance and conformity procedures in EU agricultural funding. It introduces a simplified approach to reporting deviations in unit amounts under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), establishing a 2% de minimis threshold below which Member States don't need to provide detailed justifications. The act also clarifies procedures for…
This regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting company and will apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils obtained from synthesis/hydro-treatment, excluding sustainable aviation fuels.The regulation's structure includes sections on: procedure details, product scope definition, dumping margin calculations,…
This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting producer.The Regulation follows a complaint lodged by the European Biodiesel Board in November 2023 and a provisional anti-dumping duty imposed in August 2024. The investigation found that Chinese producers were dumping…
1. Mediterranean and Black Seas Fishing Regulation
Sets fishing opportunities for 2025 including:
- Maximum catch limits for species like European eel, red coral, and dolphinfish
- Specific measures for different fishing zones (Western Mediterranean, Adriatic Sea, etc.)
- Technical requirements including closure periods and gear restrictions
- Fleet capacity limits and conservation measures
2. Pesticide Residue Limits Amendment
Modifies…
This Regulation is a technical correction to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 that specifically addresses errors in the Croatian language version regarding plant health protective measures. The corrections concern terminology related to the PPV000 virus, Solanum L. plant species, and wood packaging material descriptions in various annexes of the original regulation.The structure of the act…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of limitation periods for proceedings related to irregularities affecting the EU's financial interests under Regulation No 2988/95.The case arose from a dispute in Greece regarding the recovery of EU agricultural funds from a company that received financial support in 2001 but was found to have irregularities during inspections in 2006.…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Directive 2011/7/EU on combating late payment in commercial transactions, specifically regarding payment periods between businesses.The Court ruled on whether a payment period longer than 60 calendar days can be unilaterally imposed by one party. The case involved a dispute between two Polish companies where one party unilaterally set 120-day…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The regulation updates the restricted zones I, II and III in various EU member states where special control measures for ASF apply. The main changes include: - New outbreaks of ASF were…
This judgment concerns a dispute between Poland and the European Commission regarding penalty payments imposed by the Court of Justice of the EU. Here are the key points: 1. The case relates to Poland's failure to comply with interim measures ordered by the Court of Justice regarding Poland's judicial reforms. The Court had ordered Poland…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special disease 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 are related to…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Article 34 of Directive 2011/95/EU regarding access to integration facilities for beneficiaries of international protection in EU Member States.The Court analyzed whether Netherlands legislation requiring refugees to pass civic integration exams and bear related costs complies with EU law. The key provisions examined were the obligation to pass integration…
This is a Council Regulation establishing fishing opportunities (quotas and effort limits) for certain fish stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Seas for 2025.The regulation sets detailed rules for fishing activities in different geographical areas of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, including:Maximum allowable catches and fishing effort for various species like European eel, red coral,…
