On March 20, 2025, the UK's Serious Fraud Office ("SFO"), France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office ("PNF"), and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland ("OAG") announced the creation of a new task force to...more
3/31/2025
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This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in particular, to COVID-19, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in particular, to COVID-19, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in particular, to COVID-19, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an...more
10/4/2023
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State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID-
State Aid-
European Commission approves further schemes under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -
On 19 April 2022, the Commission approved...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
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European Commission approves first scheme under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On 7 April 2022, the Commission approved a...more
6/2/2022
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Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
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State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
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
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
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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
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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-
Competition-
European Commission publishes 2021 General Report on Activities of the European Union -
On 9 March 2022, the Commission published “The EU in 2021 – General Report on the Activities of...more
4/8/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
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Medical Devices ,
Policy Statement ,
Prescription Drugs ,
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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
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
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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 ,
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Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
Fit for Future Platform pursues simplification of EU law, including Opinion on State aid -
On 28 January 2022, the Fit for Future Platform, a high-level expert group to assist the...more
2/23/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
European Commission approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy-
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the Commission has adopted a significant...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Commission publishes Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published its Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
...more
2/4/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
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.
...more
1/6/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
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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 ,
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Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
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Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
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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
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
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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
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
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State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
European Commission comments on transatlantic relations in post-pandemic world, including building resilient supply chains -
On 12 November 2021, Executive Vice-President and Competition...more
12/3/2021
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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
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
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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
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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
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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International Trade ,
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Prescription Drugs ,
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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
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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 ,
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Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid