This regulation amends EU Regulation 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures against Iran in view of its military support to Russia's war against Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and Red Sea region.The regulation introduces new restrictive measures, including prohibitions on exporting components used for UAVs and missiles production, as well as a transaction ban…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes technical specifications for collecting data about Digital Platform Employment in the EU labor force in 2026. The regulation defines detailed variables and parameters for gathering statistics about workers engaged in platform-based employment across various sectors.The regulation consists of two articles and an extensive annex that details the technical format of…
1. Directive 2024/2823 on Industrial Designs
A comprehensive framework modernizing EU design protection, including:
- Extended protection for digital and animated designs
- 25-year protection through renewable terms
- New provisions for spare parts protection
- Coverage of 3D printing rights
- Unified registration procedures across EU
- Enhanced customs enforcement measures
2. Directive 2024/2853 on Product Liability
Modernizes product liability rules…
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 on Community designs and repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 2246/2002. The key aspects include:1. The regulation modernizes and updates the EU design protection system to make it more accessible and efficient, particularly for SMEs and individual designers. It adapts the system to new technologies and clarifies various…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes technical specifications for collecting data about Digital Platform Employment in the EU labor force in 2026. The regulation defines detailed variables and parameters for gathering statistics about workers engaged in platform-based employment across various sectors.The regulation consists of two articles and an extensive annex that details the technical format of…
The Directive 2024/2853 establishes a comprehensive framework for product liability in the EU, replacing the previous Directive 85/374/EEC. It sets rules for compensation of natural persons for damage caused by defective products and aims to ensure proper functioning of the internal market while providing high consumer protection.The Directive has a significantly expanded scope compared to…
The Directive 2024/2823 is a comprehensive legal framework that regulates the protection of industrial designs in the European Union, replacing the previous Directive 98/71/EC. It aims to harmonize design protection laws across EU member states and modernize the regulatory framework for new technologies.The Directive establishes unified rules for design registration, protection requirements, and enforcement procedures.…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU law regarding judicial independence and effective legal protection in the context of case allocation rules in national courts. Here are the key points:Essence of the act: The Court of Justice ruled that EU law precludes national provisions that prevent appellate courts from reviewing whether case reallocation between judges…
This judgment concerns a case brought by the European Commission against Germany regarding the protection of natural habitats, specifically lowland and mountain hay meadows protected under the EU Habitats Directive.The Court found Germany failed to properly protect these habitats in two key ways:There were significant losses of protected meadow areas across numerous sites in Germany,…
The Directive establishes two new EU-wide documents: the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. These cards aim to facilitate free movement and equal access to services for persons with disabilities when traveling or visiting other EU Member States.The act consists of five chapters and 23 articles, along with two…
This Directive aims to make public capital markets in the EU more attractive for companies and facilitate access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It amends Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID II) and repeals Directive 2001/34/EC.The Directive introduces significant changes to the EU capital markets framework by modifying rules on investment research, SME growth markets,…
This Directive extends the European Disability Card and European Parking Card system to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. It ensures that non-EU citizens with disabilities who legally reside in the EU have the same rights and access to facilities as EU citizens with disabilities. The Directive also covers persons accompanying disabled individuals…
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 need to be applied due to ASF outbreaks. The main changes include: -…
This Regulation establishes technical standards for the public disclosure of inside information related to crypto-assets and the procedures for delaying such disclosure. It sets detailed requirements for issuers, offerors, and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets to ensure transparent and efficient information dissemination across the European Union. The act is implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114…
This Directive aims to make public capital markets in the EU more attractive for companies and facilitate access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It amends Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID II) and repeals Directive 2001/34/EC.The Directive introduces significant changes to the EU capital markets framework by modifying research unbundling rules, establishing new provisions for…
This Directive extends the European Disability Card and European Parking Card system to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. It ensures that non-EU citizens with disabilities who legally reside in the EU have the same rights and access to facilities as EU citizens with disabilities. The Directive also covers persons accompanying disabled individuals…
The Directive establishes two new EU-wide documents: the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. These cards aim to facilitate free movement and equal access to services for persons with disabilities when traveling or visiting other EU Member States.The act consists of five chapters and 23 articles, along with two…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes a list of States that are considered to be applying the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the purposes of EU's greenhouse gas emission trading system in 2024. The Regulation implements ICAO's global market-based measure for reducing aviation emissions with a baseline of 85% of 2019…
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 need to be applied due to ASF outbreaks. The main changes include: -…
This Regulation establishes technical standards for the public disclosure of inside information related to crypto-assets and the procedures for delaying such disclosure. It sets detailed requirements for issuers, offerors, and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets to ensure transparent and efficient information dissemination across the European Union. The act implements provisions of the EU…
