The General Product Safety Regulation overhauls the existing framework for consumer product safety in the EU. It broadens the scope to include online marketplaces and modernizes safety requirements for products sold both online and offline. The regulation emphasizes preventative measures, enhanced market surveillance, and stricter rules for product recalls. Key changes include a greater focus on emerging technologies, such as AI, and the need for manufacturers to conduct thorough risk assessments. It is designed to ensure that all products available to consumers in the EU are safe and compliant with harmonized standards.<\/p>\n
The Digital Services Act introduces groundbreaking rules for online platforms, particularly large ones, to address illegal content and ensure user safety. It mandates greater transparency in content moderation, enhanced protection for users against illegal content, and strict obligations for very large online platforms (VLOPs) to assess and mitigate systemic risks. The DSA also includes provisions for cooperation between member states and the EU Commission to enforce the rules, holding platforms accountable for the content they host and disseminate.<\/p>\n
This regulation aims to minimize the EU’s contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation. It prohibits the placing or making available on the EU market of specific commodities (such as soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, and rubber) if they are linked to deforestation after a cut-off date. Companies must exercise due diligence to ensure that their products are deforestation-free and comply with relevant laws of the producing country. The regulation establishes a benchmarking system to assess the risk of deforestation associated with different countries and regions, allowing for targeted enforcement.<\/p>\n
The AI Act establishes a legal framework for artificial intelligence, categorizing AI systems based on risk. It prohibits AI systems that pose unacceptable risks (e.g., manipulative or discriminatory practices). High-risk AI systems used in areas like healthcare, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure are subject to strict requirements, including conformity assessments, transparency obligations, and human oversight. The act aims to promote innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights and ensuring that AI systems are safe, trustworthy, and respect ethical principles.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/296 of 9\u00a0February 2026 supplementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council by setting out derogations from the prohibition of destruction of unsold consumer products<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nCommission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/322 of 12\u00a0February 2026 amending and correcting Delegated Regulation (EU)\u00a02020\/687 supplementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02016\/429 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/914 of 21\u00a0April 2026 amending Annexes\u00a0V, XIII and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02021\/404 as regards the entries for Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories, or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain animals and products of animal origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nCouncil Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/898 of 21 April 2026 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/870 of 21\u00a0April 2026 renewing the approval of the active substance paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No\u00a01107\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No\u00a0540\/2011<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nCommission Regulation (EU) 2026\/876 of 21\u00a0April 2026 amending Annex\u00a0II to Regulation (EC) No\u00a0396\/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acetamiprid, aclonifen, deltamethrin, oxathiapiprolin and potassium phosphonates in or on certain products<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (First Chamber, Extended Composition) of 22 April 2026.Red Bull GmbH and\u00a0Others v European Commission.Competition \u2013 Agreements, decisions and concerted practices \u2013 Abuse of dominant position \u2013 Energy drinks sector \u2013 Inspection ordered by the Commission \u2013 Article 20(4) Regulation No 1\/2003 \u2013 Inspection continued at the Commission\u2019s premises \u2013 Commission refusal to reimburse part of the costs resulting from that inspection \u2013 Concept of \u2018additional costs incurred solely as a result of the continuation of an inspection at the Commission\u2019s premises\u2019.Case T-682\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (Second Chamber, Extended Composition) of 22 April 2026.Mokoryte SRL v Direc\u0163ia General\u0103 Regional\u0103 a Finan\u0163elor Publice Cluj-Napoca and\u00a0Others.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Taxation \u2013 Common system of value added tax (VAT) \u2013 Taxable amount \u2013 Reduction in case of cancellation, refusal, non-payment or reduction of the price \u2013 Article 90(1) of Directive 2006\/112\/EC \u2013 Acquisition by a subcontractor of a claim held by a contractor against the developer \u2013 Irrecoverable claim \u2013 Right of the subcontractor to benefit from the reduction in the taxable amount.Case T-233\/25.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nArr\u00eat du Tribunal (neuvi\u00e8me chambre) du 22 avril 2026.#UU contre Cour de justice de l’Union europ\u00e9enne.#Traitement des donn\u00e9es \u00e0 caract\u00e8re personnel \u2013 Protection des personnes physiques \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9gard du traitement des donn\u00e9es \u00e0 caract\u00e8re personnel par les institutions, organes et organismes de l\u2019Union \u2013 R\u00e8glement (UE) 2018\/1725 \u2013 Documents relatifs \u00e0 des proc\u00e9dures d\u2019assistance et d\u2019alerte \u2013 Refus d\u2019acc\u00e8s \u2013 Demande de r\u00e9examen \u2013 Recours en annulation \u2013 Absence de faits nouveaux et substantiels \u2013 Irrecevabilit\u00e9 \u2013 Responsabilit\u00e9 non contractuelle \u2013 Violation suffisamment caract\u00e9ris\u00e9e d\u2019une r\u00e8gle de droit conf\u00e9rant des droits aux particuliers.#Affaire T-84\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (First Chamber) of 22 April 2026.Mariano Barranco Rodriguez and Pablo Barranco Schnitzler v European Union Intellectual Property Office.EU trade mark \u2013 Invalidity proceedings \u2013 Application for the EU figurative mark G MOTION \u2013 Earlier EU figurative mark GM Germany Motions \u2013 Relative grounds for invalidity \u2013 No likelihood of confusion \u2013 Article 8(1)(b) and Article 60(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/1001 \u2013 No damage to reputation \u2013 Article 8(5) and Article 60(1)(a) of Regulation 2017\/1001.Case T-349\/25.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (Second Chamber) of 22 April 2026.Emmanouil Peponis v European Union Intellectual Property Office.EU trade mark \u2013 Invalidity proceedings \u2013 EU figurative mark CRETE HOMES REAL ESTATE CRETE PROPERTY and CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS SINCE 1990 \u2013 Relative ground for refusal \u2013 Consent of the proprietor of the trade mark \u2013 Article 52(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40\/94 \u2013 Article 8(3) of Regulation No 40\/94 \u2013 Obligation to state reasons \u2013 Article 94(1) and Article 95(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/1001.Case T-494\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nUrteil des Gerichts (Neunte Kammer) vom 22. April 2026.#Rose Bikes GmbH gegen Amt der Europ\u00e4ischen Union f\u00fcr geistiges Eigentum.#Unionsmarke \u2013 Anmeldung der Unionswortmarke ROSE \u2013 Absolutes Eintragungshindernis \u2013 Beschreibender Charakter \u2013 Art. 7 Abs. 1 Buchst. c der Verordnung (EU) 2017\/1001 \u2013 Objektive, dem Wesen von Waren und Dienstleistungen innewohnende Merkmale \u2013 Hinreichend direkter und konkreter Zusammenhang.#Rechtssache T-56\/25.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) of 22 April 2026.Viktor Arkadievich Chevtsov v Council of the European Union.Common foreign and security policy \u2013 Restrictive measures taken in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine \u2013 Freezing of funds \u2013 Restrictions on admission to the territory of the Member States \u2013 List of persons, entities and bodies subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources or to restrictions on admission to the territory of the Member States \u2013 Inclusion and maintenance of the applicant\u2019s name on the list \u2013 Error of assessment.Case T-528\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJudgment of the General Court (Sixth Chamber) of 22 April 2026.Crocs, Inc. v European Union Intellectual Property Office.European Union design \u2013 Invalidity proceedings \u2013 Registered EU design representing a shoe \u2013 Ground for invalidity \u2013 Failure to comply with the requirements for protection \u2013 Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 6\/2002 in the version prior to Regulation (EU) 2024\/2822 \u2013 No individual character \u2013 Article 6 of Regulation No 6\/2002.Case T-228\/25.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nEFTA Surveillance Authority communication pursuant to Article\u00a017(5) of Regulation\u00a01008\/2008 of the European parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community\u00a0\u2013 Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nJUDGMENT OF THE COURT of 16\u00a0December 2025 in Case E-5\/25\u00a0\u2013 Rainer Silbernagl v University of Liechtenstein (Labour law \u2013 Regulation (EU)\u00a02016\/679 \u2013 Article\u00a038 \u2013 Dismissal of data protection officer)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nEFTA Surveillance Authority\u2019s notice on state aid recovery interest rates and reference\/discount rates for the EFTA States applicable as of 1\u00a0January 2026 (Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part\u00a0VII of ESA\u2019s State Aid Guidelines and Article\u00a010 of ESA\u2019s Decision No\u00a0195\/04\/COL 14\u00a0July 2004)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nEFTA Surveillance Authority communication pursuant to Article\u00a016(4) of Regulation\u00a01008\/2008 of the European parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community\u00a0\u2013 Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services<\/strong><\/h3>\n