This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
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On September 15, 2022, the European Commission ("EU") published a proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act, the first EU-wide legislation introducing a single set of cybersecurity rules for hardware and software products placed in...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
...more
9/26/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Medicines Agency (EMA) ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
The European Parliament ("EP") and Council formally adopted the Digital Markets Act ("DMA") in July 2022, imposing new behavioral obligations on large digital platforms qualifying as "gatekeepers." The final agreement...more
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Competition-
European Commission ramps up home searches of employees of companies suspected of potential competition breaches -
On 5 April 2022, Maria Jaspers (Director of Cartel Directorate, DG...more
5/4/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts Temporary Crisis Framework to support economy in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine -
On 23 March 2022, the Commission adopted a Communication on a...more
4/28/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission publishes first Report on implementation of Recovery and Resilience Facility -
On 1 March 2022, the Commission published its first Report to the European...more
3/24/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
European Commission publishes Annual Single Market Report 2022 -
On 22 February 2022, the European Commission published the Annual Single Market Report 2022, which sets out, in...more
3/15/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Mergers -
DG COMP COVID-19 website and mailbox for informal guidance -
DG COMP has established a dedicated COVID-19 website.
The website includes a dedicated mailbox...more
3/15/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
On February 23, 2022, the European Commission ("Commission") published a proposal for a Data Act which aims at enhancing data access and use within the European Union ("EU")....more
2/24/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data-Sharing ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Information Governance ,
International Data Transfers ,
Internet of Things ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition-
European Commission expresses views on IAG’s (aborted) intended acquisition of Air Europa, including in light of impact of COVID-19 restrictions -
On 16 December 2021, the...more
1/20/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Executive Vice President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager speaks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Transatlantic Business Works Summit.
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1/6/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments-
On 6 December 2021, the Commission published its Communication on Guidelines on...more
12/15/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission publishes revised Communication on State aid rules for Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI).
On 25 November 2021, the Commission published a...more
12/9/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETION & STATE AID -
European Commission adopts Communication on a Competition Policy Fit for New Challenges -
On 18 November 2021, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a Competition Policy Fit for New...more
12/3/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
Competition -
European Commission comments on the future of competition policy -
On 29 October 2021, Executive Vice-President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager provided remarks on the future of competition...more
11/11/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Patient Access ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
Competition -
European Commission ramps up combat against cartels, including reigniting dawn raids -
On 22 October 2021, Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager highlighted the...more
10/28/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
European Commission adopts Communication on Energy Prices to tackle exceptional rise in energy prices -
On 13 October 2021, the Commission adopted a Communication on Tackling Rising Energy Prices: a Toolbox for Action and...more
10/21/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
State Aid -
European Commission consults on proposed amendments to General Block Exemption Regulation -
On 6 October 2021, the Commission opened its consultation with Member States and interested parties to comment on...more
10/21/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
European Commission consults Member States on future of State aid Temporary Framework -
On 30 September 2021, the Commission launched its consultation with Member States on a draft proposal to prolong the State aid...more
10/13/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
European Commission releases State of the Union 2021 report, including on COVID-related State aid -
On 15 September 2021, the Commission published the State of the Union 2021 report on the Commission’s work and...more
10/12/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
European Commission responds to concerns regarding pandemic-related State aid support -
On 20 August 2021, Commission Vice-President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager replied to a written question from June...more
10/12/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Recovery Plans ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Relief Measures ,
State Aid ,
Trade Policy ,
Vaccinations
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS...more
8/5/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS...more
7/31/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
The Background: Transfers of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area ("EEA") must meet certain requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). If the third country does not provide an...more