This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU electricity market rules, specifically regarding the concept of electricity distribution systems and their operators. The Court analyzes whether an energy facility that supplies electricity to residential buildings can be excluded from being classified as a distribution system under EU law. The key elements examined are the definition of…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU data protection rules regarding collection of biometric and genetic data by police authorities. The key points are:1. The case deals with whether police can systematically collect biometric and genetic data (fingerprints, photos, DNA) from accused persons and enter it into police records without demonstrating strict necessity.2. The Court…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the processing of personal data when issuing COVID-19 immunity certificates.The key points of the judgment are:1. The exception to the controller's obligation to provide information to data subjects (under Article 14(5)(c) GDPR) applies to all personal data not collected directly from…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU law regarding criminal proceedings and plea agreements in cases involving multiple defendants. The key points are:1. The case deals with criminal proceedings in Bulgaria where one defendant wanted to enter into a plea agreement during trial, but national law required consent from all other co-defendants and review by…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation establishing technical standards for reporting requirements related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens under the EU's crypto-assets regulation (MiCA).The regulation sets detailed rules for how issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens must report information about token holders, transactions, and reserve assets to competent authorities. It includes specific requirements…
This Regulation amends the EU rules regarding the control of high-risk organic and in-conversion products imported from third countries. It introduces more flexible control mechanisms for high-risk products by allowing different sampling percentages instead of mandatory 100% checks. The regulation modifies two previous regulations: (EU) 2021/1698 and (EU) 2021/2306, which deal with controls on operators…
This judgment concerns the legality of Directive (EU) 2019/692 which amended Directive 2009/73/EC regarding common rules for the internal natural gas market. The key issue was the extension of EU gas market rules to pipelines between EU Member States and third countries, particularly affecting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.The judgment analyzes…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation establishing technical standards for reporting requirements related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens under the EU's crypto-assets regulation (MiCA).The regulation sets detailed rules for how issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens must report information to competent authorities regarding:Number and location of token holders Value of tokens issued and…
This Regulation establishes detailed procedures and standard forms for cooperation and information exchange between competent authorities supervising crypto-asset markets in the EU. It implements technical standards for the application of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).The Regulation consists of 12 articles and 4 annexes containing standard forms. The main provisions cover designation of contact…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes a standardized form for reporting personal data processing by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services in their efforts to combat online child sexual abuse. The regulation implements specific reporting requirements under Regulation (EU) 2021/1232.The regulation consists of two main parts: the legal basis and requirements (Articles 1-2) and a detailed…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes detailed rules for collecting agricultural statistics in the EU for the reference year 2026. Here are the key aspects:The regulation provides a comprehensive framework for gathering data about agricultural holdings across the EU, covering both structural information and details about production methods, rural development, and environmental aspects.The regulation is structured…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes a standardized form for reporting personal data processing by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services in their efforts to combat online child sexual abuse. The regulation is directly linked to Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and aims to ensure uniform data collection across the EU.The regulation consists of two main parts: the…
This Regulation establishes detailed procedures and standard forms for cooperation and information exchange between competent authorities supervising crypto-asset markets in the EU. It implements technical standards for the application of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).The Regulation consists of 12 articles and 4 annexes containing standard forms. The main provisions cover designation of contact…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes detailed rules for collecting agricultural statistics in the EU for the reference year 2026. Here are the key aspects:The regulation provides a comprehensive framework for collecting data about agricultural holdings in the EU, covering their structure, production methods, rural development measures, and environmental aspects. It implements Regulation (EU) 2018/1091 on…
1. Livanjski sir Registration
The EU has registered 'Livanjski sir' from Bosnia and Herzegovina as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). Only cheese produced in the specified geographical area following registered specifications can use this name.
2. African Swine Fever Control
Updates to zoning restrictions for African swine fever in multiple EU member states. The regulation modifies…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding African swine fever (ASF) control measures. The regulation updates the zoning of restricted areas for ASF in several EU member states, particularly in Germany, Poland, Croatia, Italy and Lithuania. It modifies the classification of zones based on the epidemiological situation and…
This judgment concerns the validity of EU anti-dumping regulations imposing duties on imports of threaded tube or pipe cast fittings from China and Thailand. The key aspects are:1. The case examines whether anti-dumping duties could be legally imposed on threaded fittings made of spheroidal graphite cast iron, when the original investigation focused on malleable cast…
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 zoning restrictions for ASF in several EU member states based on the latest epidemiological situation and risk assessments. It modifies the restricted zones I, II and III in affected countries.The…
This is a comprehensive amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures. The key aspects include:The regulation introduces several major changes to the existing CLP framework:New requirements for digital labeling and online sales of chemicals, including mandatory supplier information and digital label elements Updated rules for classification…
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a comprehensive EU regulation establishing cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (hardware and software) to ensure their security throughout the lifecycle and protect consumers from cyber risks.The regulation introduces mandatory essential cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers, including vulnerability handling, security updates, and incident reporting. It establishes conformity assessment procedures…
