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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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MEPs adopt a common position on delegated legislation

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 26 March 2010, 12:35 CET |

On Tuesday, the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee unanimously agreed its position on how the delegation of powers to the European Commission, introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, should be carried out.

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EC looks to boost European Company

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 23 March 2010, 20:10 CET |

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to determine whether changes are needed to make the European Company Statute (SE) work better. With the review of the SE Statute, the Commission is aiming to increase the use of the SE across the EU.

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Football clubs eligible for compensation, EU Court rules

Posted by Leopold Gasteen at 23 March 2010, 20:35 CET |
Filed under: EU Law - employment, Sport

The European Court of Justice has ruled that football clubs who have trained and prepared young players may seek compensation if that player wishes to sign their first contract with a different club within the European Union.

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Paying with euros: new Commission recommendation

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 23 March 2010, 13:28 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Finance, Euro

The European Commission has adopted a recommendation on the legal tender of the euro banknotes and coins. The recommendation gives useful guiding on many practical questions related to payments with euro banknotes and coins.

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EP boost for organ transplants

Last week, the European Parliament Environment and Public Health Committee approved common European rules on organ transplants, which should make transplants easier, faster and safer. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposals on 18 May.

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Commission approves acquisition of Edscha by Gestamp Automoción

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 20 March 2010, 00:32 CET |

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the hinge and control systems unit of Edscha AG of Germany by Gestamp Automoción S.L. of Spain.

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Euro-MPs vote to tighten security of gas supplies

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 19 March 2010, 23:46 CET |

The European Parliament's Industry Committee has proposed a strenthening of gas crisis prevention measures, laying down new requirements for plans to offset any serious disruptions to gas supplies from third countries.

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EC facilitates use of mobile phones on ships

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 20 March 2010, 00:37 CET |

The European Commission has adopted new rules to make it easier for passengers and crews on ships to use their mobile phones whilst in European waters.

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Commission requests exit tax changes

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 18 March 2010, 22:33 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Taxation

The European Commission has formally requested Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands to change tax rules which impose an immediate exit tax when companies transfer their seat or assets to another EU Member State.

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EC acts against 12 Member States on implementation of EU rules

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 18 March 2010, 22:35 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Single Market

The European Commission has taken action against a total of 12 Member States on implementing EU Internal Market rules in the areas of acquisitions in the financial sector, pension funds, shareholders’ rights, and anti-money laundering.

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Euro-MPs opt for clearer food labelling rules

The European Parliament's Environment Committee on Tuesday approved draft legislation on clearer and more informative new food labelling rules which require new information on energy content and nutritional value.

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EU green light for Slovenian short-term export-credit insurance scheme

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 17 March 2010, 01:30 CET |

The European Commission has authorised, under EU state aid rules, a measure adopted by Slovenia to limit the adverse impact of the current financial crisis on export firms.

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EU to cooperate on fighting tax evasion

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 17 March 2010, 00:35 CET |

At a meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council today, finance ministers adopted a draft EU directive on strenghtening mutual assistance between Member States in the recovery of taxes.

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Polish phone company loses Court challenge

Posted by Leopold Gasteen at 16 March 2010, 11:35 CET |
Filed under: EU Law - competition

The European Court of Justice has ruled against Poland's largest phone company, Telekomunikacja Polska SA, in a challenge to Polish national legislation that blocks service providers from binding customers to combined sales contracts.

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MEPs back fresh EU money for low-carbon technologies

Euro-MPs have approved fresh EU funding for the development of innovative low-carbon technologies to help cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.

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EU energy rules still not being implemented: report

EU Member States are lagging behind in the implementation of the internal energy market rules, reveals the Commission’s 2009 Benchmarking Report published today.

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In-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes, announces Barnier

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 11 March 2010, 00:20 CET |

The Commission is to carry out an in-depth examination of insurance schemes covering national catastrophes, in particular flooding, announced Michel Barnier, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, yesterday, 9 March, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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Parliament wants to reduce red tape for small firms

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 10 March 2010, 23:30 CET |

Very small companies could be exempted from having to draw up annual accounts, following approval by the European Parliament of changes to EU accounting rules. Voting in the 10 March plenary, MEPs said it would be up to each Member State to grant such exemptions, depending on the impact the directive would have in that country. Companies would in any case still have to keep records of their business transactions and financial situation.

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"Internal market test" needed for new EU legislation, say MEPs

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 09 March 2010, 18:15 CET |

The EU's internal market was put under scrutiny today, 9 March, when Members of the European Parliament debated a series of reports in their plenary session in Strasbourg. They concluded that there is no conflict between consumer rights and an economically efficient single market: they reinforce each other. This is the key message of three resolutions approved by Parliament that look at EU law on consumer protection, the internal market and the SOLVIT system for settling consumer disputes.

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Environmental liability - Directive

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 09 March 2010, 17:00 CET |

The first EC legislation whose main objectives include the application of the "polluter pays" principle, this Directive establishes a common framework for liability with a view to preventing and remedying damage to animals, plants, natural habitats and water resources, and damage affecting the land. The liability scheme applies to certain specified occupational activities and to other activities in cases where the operator is at fault or negligent. The public authorities are also responsible for ensuring that the operators responsible take or finance the necessary preventive or remedial measures themselves.

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