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…
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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…
Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive:
The directive creates comprehensive rules for treating urban wastewater across the EU, requiring all towns with over 1,000 inhabitants to collect and treat their wastewater. It mandates secondary treatment (biological), tertiary treatment (nutrient removal), and new quaternary treatment (micropollutants removal) depending on the size of the settlement.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies must…
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…
CASE OF F.M. AND OTHERS v. RUSSIA
Essence of the decision: The European Court of Human Rights found Russia violated Article 4 (prohibition of slavery and forced labor) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning five female migrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan who were victims…
Essence of the decision: The European Court of Human Rights found Russia violated Article 4 (prohibition of slavery and forced labor) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning five female migrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan who were victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation in…
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Baltic Sea Fishing Technical Measures
Two regulations focus on reducing cod by-catches in the Baltic Sea through specific gear requirements. They mandate three types of fishing gear configurations when directed cod fishing is prohibited:
Roofless selection device with standard gear
Modified T90 codend with Roofless device
Square mesh codend…
Essence of the decision: The European Court of Human Rights found Russia violated Article 4 (prohibition of slavery and forced labor) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning five women from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan who were victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation in Moscow…
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Sudan Sanctions Update
The EU added two RSF Major Generals to the sanctions list for human rights violations in Sudan - Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla and Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed, both responsible for attacks against civilians and human rights abuses in Darfur region.
DRC Sanctions Update
The EU updated…
This Regulation amends the rules for certification of organic operators and products from third countries importing to the EU. It introduces transitional provisions for the period when the EU switches from the equivalence regime to the compliance regime in organic certification, addressing potential disruptions in organic trade with third countries.The act introduces a new Article…
1. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Regulation
Changes virus status from quarantine to regulated non-quarantine pest
Introduces mandatory testing for seeds and plants
Sets different control frequencies: 20% general, 50% for Israel, 100% for China
Requires phytosanitary certificates and plant passports
2. EU Reference Laboratories Designation
Establishes three laboratories until 2031:
- Denmark for food/water-borne bacteria
-…
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The court was guided by the fact that persons who were granted a pension before the legislative amendments in 2017 retain the right to a supplement for excessive service length according to the old version of the law. Extending the new restrictive rules to such persons would be an unconstitutional narrowing of their rights. In…
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1. Poultry Import Restrictions
The regulation implements new import restrictions on poultry products from Canada and the USA due to avian influenza outbreaks. It establishes 21 new restricted zones (3 in Canada and 18 in the USA) with 10-kilometer radius restrictions around affected facilities. The measures suspend imports…
This Regulation amends the rules for certification of organic operators and products from third countries importing to the EU. It introduces transitional provisions for the period when the EU switches from the equivalence regime to the compliance regime in organic certification, addressing potential disruptions in organic trade with third countries.The act introduces a new Article…
