This Regulation amends the list of control bodies recognized to carry out controls and issue organic certificates for products imported into the EU from third countries. It is a technical document that updates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1378 by adding new control bodies and modifying existing ones.The Regulation adds six new control bodies to the list:…
The Regulation lays down harmonized rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU, establishing requirements for their safety, environmental sustainability and performance assessment. It aims to ensure free movement of construction products while protecting health, safety and the environment.The Regulation has a comprehensive structure covering:General provisions on scope, definitions and basic requirements Rules…
This Regulation establishes rules for transferring criminal proceedings between EU Member States to improve the efficient administration of justice within the EU's area of freedom, security and justice. It provides a comprehensive framework for one Member State to transfer ongoing criminal proceedings to another Member State that may be better placed to prosecute the case.The…
The Directive 2024/3099 amends the existing EU port State control system established by Directive 2009/16/EC. Here are the key aspects:The Directive updates and modernizes the port State control system in the EU by incorporating new international conventions, improving ship risk assessment methods, and enhancing inspection procedures. It aims to ensure ships calling at EU ports…
This Council Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures against Belarus by adding new persons and entities to the sanctions list due to the situation in Belarus and its involvement in Russian aggression against Ukraine.The regulation adds 26 natural persons and 2 legal persons to the list of those subject to restrictive…
This Regulation amends the EU sanctions regime against Russia by introducing new derogations to the asset freeze measures. The act specifically addresses the management of frozen funds by central securities depositories in the EU and provides mechanisms for releasing certain cash balances under specific conditions. It also extends the deadline for the sale of certain…
This Council Implementing Regulation amends the EU sanctions list by adding new individuals and entities in response to Russia's destabilizing activities. The act specifically adds 16 natural persons and 3 legal persons to the restrictive measures list established by Regulation (EU) 2024/2642.The structure of the act consists of two main articles and an extensive annex.…
This Council Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures against Russia. The act introduces several important changes to the sanctions regime:The regulation adds 32 new entities to the list of persons and bodies subject to tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technology that could enhance Russia's defense and security sector. It also…
This Council Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 by adding new persons and entities to the sanctions list related to actions undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity.The regulation adds 54 individuals and 30 entities to the EU sanctions list. The new designations include Russian military personnel involved in missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, business executives…
This Regulation amends the list of control bodies recognized to carry out controls and issue organic certificates for products imported into the EU from third countries. It is a technical document that updates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1378 by adding new control bodies and modifying existing ones.The Regulation adds six new control bodies to the list:…
Baltic Sea Fishing Measures
Two complementary regulations establish detailed technical requirements for fishing gear to reduce cod bycatch in the Baltic Sea. Three approved gear configurations are introduced: Roofless selection device with standard gear, modified T90 codend (125mm mesh), and square mesh codend. The measures aim to reduce cod bycatch by 55% and will apply…
This Directive amends Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and introduces a comprehensive system of administrative penalties for pollution offences from ships. The act aims to incorporate international standards on pollution from ships into EU law and ensure effective penalties for illegal discharges of polluting substances.The Directive expands the scope of regulated polluting substances to include…
The Directive 2024/3099 amends the existing EU port State control system established by Directive 2009/16/EC. Here are the key aspects:The Directive updates and modernizes the port State control system in the EU by incorporating new international conventions, improving ship risk assessment methods, and enhancing inspection procedures. It aims to ensure ships calling at EU ports…
This Regulation amends the rules for de minimis state aid in the agricultural sector of the EU. It increases the ceiling for aid that a single undertaking may receive to EUR 50,000 over any 3-year period and extends the validity of the regulation until December 31, 2032. The national caps for cumulative aid are set…
This Commission Delegated Regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety by establishing detailed rules for the operation of the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System. It sets requirements for notifications about dangerous products, criteria for risk assessment, and rules for information exchange between Member States through this system.The regulation consists of 3 main articles…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU consumer protection law regarding unfair terms in mortgage loan agreements, specifically related to variable interest rates based on reference indices.The essence of the judgment is that it sets standards for transparency and fairness of mortgage loan terms that use official reference indices for calculating variable interest rates. The…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU legislation regarding resolution procedures for credit institutions, specifically in relation to a case involving Getin Noble Bank in Poland. Here are the key points:Essence of the act: The Court of Justice of the EU ruled on several questions regarding judicial review of bank resolution decisions, the right to…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU law regarding rights of usufruct over agricultural land in Hungary and has direct implications for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Here are the key points: Essence of the Act: The Court ruled on whether EU law allows Hungary to reinstate previously cancelled rights of usufruct over…
Essence of the act: This Regulation introduces a comprehensive framework for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities in the EU. It establishes requirements for ESG rating providers' authorization, transparency, and operational integrity. The act aims to enhance the quality and reliability of ESG ratings while preventing greenwashing and ensuring investor protection.Structure and main provisions:…
This is a comprehensive new EU Directive on urban wastewater treatment that replaces the previous Directive 91/271/EEC. The main purpose is to protect the environment and human health from adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in the sector.The Directive establishes a complex regulatory framework covering:Requirements for…
