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15 November 2018, 20:54 CET

Latest business news about EU law, legal issues and the European Court of Justice

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EU agrees tougher rules on freezing and confiscating criminal assets

EU agrees tougher rules on freezing and confiscating criminal assets

Posted by EUbusiness at 12 December 2023, 22:58 CET |
Filed under: Headline, Finance, Crime

EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a political agreement Tuesday on EU-wide minimum rules on the tracing, identification, freezing, confiscation and management of criminal property.

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Defence of Democracy - guide

Posted by EUbusiness at 12 December 2023, 22:11 CET |
Filed under: EU Law

The European Commission adopted on 12 December the 'Defence of Democracy' package, which includes legislative and non-legislative measures to tackle the threat of covert foreign influence in our democratic life. It will also help build democratic resilience by encouraging citizens and civil society organsiations' participation in our democracies.

EU agrees draft law to defend journalists against unfounded court cases

EU agrees draft law to defend journalists against unfounded court cases

Posted by EUbusiness at 30 November 2023, 18:32 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Headline, Media

The EU Council and European Parliament agreed draft rules Thursday to ensure EU-wide protection for journalists and media organisations against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings.

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EU to strengthen criminal law response to environment crimes

EU to strengthen criminal law response to environment crimes

Posted by EUbusiness at 16 November 2023, 19:40 CET |
Filed under: Environment, Headline, Crime

EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement Thursday on an update of EU environmental crimes and sanctions rules to strengthen ecosystem protection.

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November Infringements package: key decisions

Posted by EUbusiness at 16 November 2023, 17:12 CET |
Filed under: EU Law

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.

Communication on the EU Roadmap to fight Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime - guide

Posted by EUbusiness at 18 October 2023, 23:58 CET |
Filed under: Crime

The European Commission adopted on 18 October an EU Roadmap to step up the fight against drug trafficking and criminal networks, building on the legislative and operational initiatives put forward so far.

October Infringements package: key decisions

Posted by EUbusiness at 18 October 2023, 22:47 CET |
Filed under: EU Law

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.

New EU measures to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolution for consumers

New EU measures to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolution for consumers

Posted by EUbusiness at 17 October 2023, 23:10 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Headline, Consumer

The EU Commission published a proposal Tuesday which would give consumers and traders the ability to solve their out-of-court disputes in a process which should be simpler, faster and more affordable.

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Commission advances towards enhanced Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online

Commission advances towards enhanced Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online

Posted by EUbusiness at 12 October 2023, 23:52 CET |
Filed under: Media, Internet, Crime

An EU Commission High-Level Group concluded Wednesday a two-day discussion on combating hate speech and hate crime, which was dedicated to tackling hatred and intolerance.

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September Infringements package: key decisions

Posted by EUbusiness at 28 September 2023, 15:54 CET |

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.

Green light for EU law to boost judicial cooperation on terrorism cases

Green light for EU law to boost judicial cooperation on terrorism cases

Posted by EUbusiness at 18 September 2023, 17:45 CET |

The EU Council gave its final green light Monday to a law to boost information sharing between states and Eurojust, allowing significant progress in the prosecution of terrorism offences.

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EU ends transitional measures for Bulgaria, Romania

EU ends transitional measures for Bulgaria, Romania

Posted by EUbusiness at 15 September 2023, 18:05 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Romania, Headline2, Bulgaria

The EU Commission formally recognised 'important reforms' made by Bulgaria and Romania Friday, as it put an end to transitional measures introduced as part of their accession to the EU in 2007.

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EU Commission closes Cooperation & Verification Mechanism (CVM) for Bulgaria and Romania - guide

Posted by EUbusiness at 15 September 2023, 18:04 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Romania, Bulgaria

The European Commission on 15 September formally closed the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) for Bulgaria and Romania.

July Infringements package: key decisions

Posted by EUbusiness at 14 July 2023, 14:01 CET |
Filed under: EU Law

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.

Amending the Victims' Rights Directive - guide

Posted by EUbusiness at 12 July 2023, 23:12 CET |
Filed under: EU Law

All the victims of crime across the European Union deserve support, says the European Commission, whose initiative aims to strengthen their rights across the European Union so that they receive support, access information, seek justice and obtain compensation.

EU rule of law report focus on judicial independence

EU rule of law report focus on judicial independence

Posted by EUbusiness at 06 July 2023, 00:10 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Headline2

Russia's war against Ukraine underlines the importance of European values, and the EU's 2023 Rule of Law Report published Thursday points to a number of challenges in some member states.

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GDPR Procedural Regulation: stronger enforcement of the GDPR in cross-border cases - guide

Posted by EUbusiness at 04 July 2023, 19:05 CET |

The European Commission proposed on 4 July new rules to support the effectiveness and efficiency of enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in cross-border cases. The GDPR Procedural Regulation aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities (DPAs), by harmonising some aspects of their administrative procedures in cross-border cases.

Institutions reach deal on digitalising EU judicial systems

Institutions reach deal on digitalising EU judicial systems

Posted by EUbusiness at 29 June 2023, 22:55 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Headline2

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on two EU laws that will digitalise the EU justice systems and make them more accessible and effective.

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MEPs vote to protect journalists against intimidatory lawsuits

MEPs vote to protect journalists against intimidatory lawsuits

Posted by EUbusiness at 27 June 2023, 21:40 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Media, Headline2

The EU Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position Tuesday on long-awaited rules to address the growing number of lawsuits against journalists and media outlets.

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