The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on the case of Nikolayenko v. Ukraine concerning the applicant's confinement in a metal cage during court hearings in 2019. The Court found that Ukraine violated Article 3 of the Convention (prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment) by placing the applicant, who was serving a life sentence,…
The case concerns a property dispute between the Federation of Trade Unions of Chernihiv Region and the Ukrainian state over a building constructed during Soviet times. The Court found a violation of Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 to the Convention (protection of property).The key aspects of the decision are:The Court found that depriving the…
This Decision amends the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin, introducing transitional provisions for the new set of modernized rules that will come into force on January 1, 2025. The act ensures continuity in trade relations between Contracting Parties during the transition period.The Decision introduces several key changes to the Convention's structure. It…
This Decision amends the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin regarding the electronic issuance of movement certificates. It establishes a legal framework for the transition from paper-based to electronic movement certificates in preferential trade between Contracting Parties. The Decision is aimed at maintaining and formalizing the successful digital practices that emerged during the…
This Regulation establishes a new EU-wide system for collecting and transferring advance passenger information (API) from air carriers to law enforcement authorities for preventing and investigating terrorist offences and serious crime. It creates a centralized router managed by eu-LISA to facilitate secure data transfer between airlines and national Passenger Information Units (PIUs).The Regulation has 9…
This is a comprehensive amendment to the Solvency II Directive (2009/138/EC) that introduces significant changes to the insurance regulatory framework in the EU. Here are the key aspects:1. The Directive aims to improve risk-based and harmonized prudential rules for the insurance and reinsurance sector, addressing weaknesses identified in the previous framework while maintaining its core…
This Directive establishes a comprehensive framework for the recovery and resolution of insurance and reinsurance undertakings in the EU. It aims to ensure orderly resolution of failing insurers while protecting policyholders and maintaining financial stability. The Directive introduces tools and powers for authorities to intervene early and resolve insurers in an orderly way.The Directive's structure…
This Regulation establishes a new EU-wide system for collecting and transferring advance passenger information (API) from air carriers to border authorities. It creates a centralized router managed by eu-LISA to facilitate secure data transmission and sets uniform requirements for airlines regarding passenger data collection. The Regulation aims to enhance external border checks and combat illegal…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of mobile access equipment (MAE) originating from China. The regulation establishes duties ranging from 20.6% to 54.9% on different Chinese manufacturers after finding evidence of dumping that caused material injury to the EU industry.The regulation defines MAE as self-propelled equipment designed for lifting…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) originating from China. The regulation establishes fixed duties ranging from 0.25 to 0.74 EUR per kg depending on the exporting producer. It also provides an end-use exemption for TiO2 used in production of white inks for printing.The regulation has…
The case concerns a series of discriminatory articles published by an Armenian newspaper targeting LGBT rights activists. The European Court of Human Rights found violations of Articles 8 and 14 of the Convention. The essence of the decision is that Armenia failed to protect LGBT rights activists from hate speech and discrimination when a newspaper…
This Regulation establishes restrictions on the introduction of certain species of wild fauna and flora into the European Union. It prohibits the import of specific specimens from designated countries of origin to protect endangered species and regulate wildlife trade. The act replaces the previous Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2770.The Regulation consists of three articles and…
This Directive establishes a comprehensive framework for the recovery and resolution of insurance and reinsurance undertakings in the EU. It aims to ensure orderly resolution of failing insurers while protecting policyholders and maintaining financial stability. The Directive introduces tools and powers for authorities to intervene early and resolve insurers in an orderly way.The Directive's structure…
This is a comprehensive amendment to the Solvency II Directive (2009/138/EC) that introduces significant changes to the insurance regulatory framework in the EU. Here are the key aspects:The essence of the act in 3-5 sentences: This Directive makes major updates to Solvency II rules for insurance and reinsurance companies to better reflect long-term business nature,…
This Regulation establishes a new EU-wide system for collecting and transferring advance passenger information (API) from air carriers to border authorities. It creates a centralized router managed by eu-LISA to facilitate secure data transmission and sets uniform requirements for airlines regarding passenger data collection and transfer. The Regulation aims to enhance and facilitate external border…
This Regulation establishes a new EU-wide system for collecting and transferring advance passenger information (API) from air carriers to law enforcement authorities for preventing and investigating terrorist offences and serious crime. It creates a centralized router managed by eu-LISA to facilitate secure data transfer between airlines and national Passenger Information Units (PIUs).The Regulation has 9…
This Regulation establishes restrictions on the introduction of certain species of wild fauna and flora into the European Union. It prohibits the import of specific specimens from designated countries of origin to protect endangered species and regulate wildlife trade. The act replaces the previous Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2770.The Regulation consists of three articles and…
This Regulation establishes new implementing technical standards for public disclosures by financial institutions regarding prudential requirements, risk management, and other key metrics. It implements changes introduced by Basel III standards into EU legislation.The Regulation replaces the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/637 and introduces comprehensive disclosure requirements in areas like capital adequacy, liquidity, credit risk, market…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding African swine fever control measures.The regulation updates the zoning and control measures for African swine fever in several EU member states, particularly modifying restricted zones I, II and III in response to changes in the epidemiological situation. The…
This Regulation establishes new rules on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in materials and articles intended for contact with food. The main purpose is to protect human health by restricting the use of these potentially hazardous substances.The Regulation introduces a general prohibition on the use of BPA and its salts in…
