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Latest business news about EU law, legal issues and the European Court of Justice
Commission increases electricity trading capacity on the Swedish borders
The European Commission has adopted a decision rendering legally binding commitments offered by Svenska Kraftnät (SvK) that will increase trade in electricity within Sweden and between Sweden and neighbouring countries.
Publishers demand new cultural model and copyright protection
Publishers and experts participating in the first day of the European seminar "The digitisation of cultural materials" called for new legal and technological measures to protect authors' rights and to slow down the harmful effects of intellectual piracy.
CAP reform must benefit society as a whole, say MEPs
EU plans to reform the much-maligned Common Agricultural Policy must be shaped with the help and backing of EU citizens, say MEPs, to ensure that the post-2013 CAP benefits society as a whole.
Europe strikes against the smuggling of counterfeit goods
Millions of counterfeit goods have been seized in a European Joint Customs Operation code-named Matthew II, the results of which were published today. The operation was aimed at detecting the smuggling of cigarettes in commercial consignments entering the EU by road.
Belgium's curb on foreign students criticized by EU Court
The European court of Justice has ruled that Belgium should provide evidence that a 2006 Decree, which limits the number of foreign students enrolling in medical schools to 30%, is appropriate and proportionate.
MEPs propose further amendements to the regulation on biocidal products
MEPs last week proposed further amendments to a regulation concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.
MEPs to vote on amendments to the rules of invoicing
MEPs are set to vote on 22 April on a proposal on the common system of value added tax as regards the rules on invoicing.
Commission will revise competition rules in distribution sector
The Commission next week is due to update the rules providing a 'safe harbour' for agreements between manufacturers and distributors.
Fisheries: MEPs debate imports, wages and quality
At a public hearing on the common organisation of the fishery market on Thursday, MEPs debated how to ensure fair income for fishermen and how European producers can compete with third countries.
MEPs draft a report on cross-border crisis management
MEPs drafted yesterday a report with recommendations to the Commission on cross-border crisis management in the banking sector.
MEPs back new regulation to limit animal testing
Legislation to regulate the use of animals for scientific experiments has moved a step closer after Parliament and Council representatives reached on Wednesday an agreement on the final details of draft legislation in the pipeline.
Bluefin tuna: stricter catch tracking to deter illegal fishing
MEPs back a new tracking system of bluefin tuna from catch to sale, which will allow closer control over the alarmingly depleting stocks in EU waters.
Stronger language rights for EU citizens in criminal trials
MEPs backed today new measures to guarantee EU citizens access to translation and interpretation in their own language when facing a criminal trial in another Member State.
MEPs to vote on a proposal on transport of dangerous goods
MEPs are set to vote on 19 April on a draft report amending the Directive on the transportation of dangerous goods, or transportable pressure equipment.
EP committee backs treaty change to allow 18 additional MEPs
MEPs gave their support today to a modification of the Lisbon Treaty that would allow 18 new Members of the European Parliament to take their seats during the ongoing legislature.
Mergers: Commission approves proposed joint venture by Bosch, Deutz and Eberspächer
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture by the German companies Bosch, Deutz and Eberspächer.
MEPs suggest amendments to the Directive on falsified medicines
The European Parliament's Internal Market Committee published yesterday an Opinion suggesting improvements to the Directive on medicinal products, as regards the supply chain of falsified medicinal products.
ACP-EU Assembly calls for support to banana producers
The ACP-EU Assembly asked the European Commission to increase aid to ACP and EU banana producers to help them adapt to the new tariff rules of the EU-Latin America trade agreement.
MEPs review new regulation on novel foods
Last week, Euro-MPs adopted a draft report for new rules on novel foods. The responsible committee of the Parliament will vote on the regulation on 4th May.
Commission will host a public hearing on possible changes to the Capital Requirements Directive
On 26 April 2010, the European Commission will host a public hearing on further possible changes to the Capital Requirements Directive (“CRD IV”).