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EU passes new law on environmental crime
The EU Council formally adopted Wednesday a new law to protect the environment through criminal law, to improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences.
EU guidelines to guard against 'systemic risks' online for Euro-elections
The Commission published guidelines Tuesday to help large online platforms mitigate systemic risks online that may impact the integrity of upcoming elections.
Legal Advisers - Legal & Executive Affairs, EFTA Surveillance Authority
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) is recruiting a Legal Adviser to join its Legal and Executive Affairs Department (LEA) in September 2024 and is establishing a reserve list of candidates to be considered for all fixed-term Legal Adviser vacancies arising during the coming two years.
EU set for tighter rules on gun control
The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional political agreement Thursday on an updating of rules to trace import and export of civilian firearms more effectively.
March 2024 infringements package: key decisions
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.
EU transfer of proceedings law to help fight cross-border crime
The Belgian EU presidency and European Parliament reached political agreement Wednesday on a proposed EU law related to the transfer of proceedings in criminal matters.
EU moves to bolster cyber security capacities
The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on the Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen the EU's capacities to prepare for, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
Rule of law and EU funds for Poland - guide
The European Commission adopted on 29 February two legal acts that will pave the way for Poland to access up to EUR 137 billion in EU funding. These acts relate to the rule of law reforms that Poland has adopted and the more recent and immediate steps that it has taken to address the milestones to strengthen judicial independence.
Poland fulfills rule of law milestones to unblock EU funding
The EU Commission moved to unlock some EUR 137 billion of EU funding for Poland Thursday, following efforts made by the Polish government to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence.
Euro-Parliament extends list of environmental crimes
MEPs extended the list of environmental crimes Tuesday to include illegal timber trade, depletion of water resources, and serious breaches of EU chemicals legislation and pollution caused by ships.
Lawyer (Course Director) in EU Financial Markets & Banking, Academy of European Law
The Academy of European Law in Trier, Germany is looking to recruit a new member of its team starting at the earliest possible date as a Lawyer (Course Director) in EU Financial Markets & Banking.
Brussels takes legal action against Hungary's for new 'sovereignty law'
The European Commission decided Wednesday to open an infringement procedure against Hungary for violating EU law with its new Defence of Sovereignty law.
January infringements package: key decisions
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.
EU beefs up fight against money laundering, terrorist financing
The European Parliament finalised a deal with the EU Council Thursday on new measures to beef up an EU toolkit to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.
EU tightens cybersecurity defence around its institutions
The EU's new cybersecurity regulation which lays down measures for a high level of common cybersecurity at the Union's institutions, bodies, offices and agencies came into force on 7 January.
New EU rules on cross-border payments in force 1 January
New transparency rules on cross-border payments designed to help EU Member States' tax administrations crack down on Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud came into force on 1 January.
December Infringements package: key decisions
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.
Large porn sites drawn into EU online content obligations
The European Commission named adult websites Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos Wednesday as online platforms that now need to conform to strict content rules under the EU's Digital Services Act law.
EU sets up new authority to combat money laundering
The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday to create a new European authority for countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (AMLA).