The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgment concerning three Ukrainian citizens who complained about disproportionate sanctions in customs cases. The applicants were fined and had their undeclared cash confiscated at Ukrainian border crossings for exceeding permitted limits without declaration.The Court found that there was a violation of Article 1 of Protocol No.…
The case concerns the invalidation of a Ukrainian company's title to a property (café) in Odesa, which was built without proper authorization on municipal land. The European Court of Human Rights found a violation of Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 to the Convention (protection of property).The Court established that while the café was an…
The decision concerns three main issues related to the treatment of a prisoner in Slovakia: 1. The systematic practice of thorough strip searches (TSS) of the prisoner, which the Court found to be degrading treatment in violation of Article 3 of the Convention. The Court emphasized that the searches were carried out routinely without convincing…
This is a significant ECHR decision concerning domestic violence in Armenia. The key aspects are: Essence of the decision: The Court found Armenia violated Article 3 of the Convention (prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment) due to its failure to protect a domestic violence victim and provide adequate legal remedies. The…
Subject of the dispute - recalculation of pension for a former prosecutor and determination of its amount. The court was guided by the fact that after the new Law "On Prosecution" No. 1697-VII came into force, the pension should be recalculated at 60% of salary (instead of 70% as previously) and that such pensions are…
Subject of the Dispute: Termination of Land Lease Agreements and Their Return Due to Systematic Non-Payment of Rent by the Lessee.
The Court was guided by the following main arguments:
1. Paragraph "d" of Part One of Article 141 of the Land Code of Ukraine provides an independent and sufficient ground for terminating a land lease agreement…
Subject of Dispute: Recovery of Average Earnings for the Period of Delay in Settlement upon Dismissal from the Poltava City Council in Favor of the Former Village Head.
The Court noted that with the adoption of Law No. 2352-IX dated 19.07.2022, amendments were made to Article 117 of the Labor Code, which limited the period of…
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…
This Commission Delegated Regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety by establishing detailed rules for the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System - the EU's system for rapid exchange of information about dangerous non-food products. The regulation sets requirements for notifications about dangerous products, criteria for risk assessment, and rules for system operation.The regulation…
This Regulation amends the EU rules on de minimis aid in the agriculture sector, which is aid considered too small to distort competition. The key change is increasing the ceiling of such aid from EUR 20,000 to EUR 50,000 per single undertaking over any 3-year period. The national caps for total de minimis aid are…
Essence of the Act: This Regulation prohibits products made with forced labor from being placed on the EU market or exported from the EU. It establishes a comprehensive framework for investigating suspected cases of forced labor in supply chains, enforcing the prohibition, and requiring the withdrawal of non-compliant products. The regulation aims to improve the…
Subject of the dispute - challenging the unlawful actions of a military unit regarding the withholding of military levy from a serviceman's monetary allowance during martial law.
The court was guided by the fact that until 19.07.2022, there were no restrictions on the terms of appealing to court regarding wage issues, and after this date, a…
The subject of the dispute concerns the correctness of closing the criminal proceedings due to the expiration of pre-trial investigation terms. The court was guided by the position of the United Chamber of the Cassation Criminal Court dated April 1, 2024, which stated that the period between the closure of criminal proceedings and the cancellation…
This Regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities in the European Union. It aims to enhance transparency, integrity, and reliability of ESG ratings while preventing greenwashing and ensuring high levels of investor protection.The Regulation introduces mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers operating in the EU, including authorization by…
Essence of the act: This Regulation prohibits products made with forced labor from being placed on the EU market or exported from the EU. It establishes a comprehensive framework for investigating suspected cases of forced labor in supply chains, enforcing the prohibition, and requiring the withdrawal of non-compliant products. The Regulation aims to improve the…
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 detailed framework covering:Requirements for collection…
