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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Paves Way for International Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Target

White & Case LLP on 7/23/2025

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission introduced its 2040 climate target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. One of the key features of this strategy is the possibility to introduce...more

European Commission Consults on CBAM Extension and Announces Plans to Protect EU Exporters

Latham & Watkins LLP on 7/8/2025

On 1 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) released a call for evidence regarding the potential to extend the scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM) to cover certain downstream...more

EU 2040 climate target and carbon credits—what’s changing?

A&O Shearman on 7/7/2025

Today, the European Commission proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law reviewing the 2040 climate targets that first enshrined climate neutrality by 2050—and with it, a structural shift in how climate action will be...more

EU Commission Moves on CBAM Downstream Expansion and Exporter Compensation

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/7/2025

In separate developments, the European Commission (the “Commission”) opened a public consultation on the extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream products and on additional anti-circumvention...more

The EU Simplifies CBAM – What Are the Potential Implications?

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/1/2025

The European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement (i.e., a post-consultation, non-binding political deal in relation to the final text of a legislative proposal) to streamline the European Union’s (EU)...more

The U.K.-EU reset: Key outcomes for defense, energy and the climate transition in the new Strategic Partnership

A&O Shearman on 5/23/2025

The first U.K.-EU summit since Brexit was held in London on May 19, 2025 to reset the relationship for greater mutual benefit. An ambitious Strategic Partnership was agreed to drive progress on a renewed agenda for EU-U.K....more

Europe Daily News, 04 April 2025

Mayer Brown on 4/4/2025

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11817 - Metinvest / IB / JV)... Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11962 - Actis / EdF / Bharat Grid)...more

Europe Daily News, 31 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/31/2025

COMPETITION - Agenda for: Working Party on Competition - 10 April 2025 Request for a preliminary ruling from the Augstākā tiesa (Senāts)... of 9 January 2025 – Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība Vs. Konkurences padome...more

Europe Daily News, 24 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/27/2025

COMPETITION - Action brought on 6 February 2025 - Westfälisches Textilwerk Adolf Ahlers Vs. Commission (Case T-87/25) Re: annulment of in whole or in part, Article 2 of Commission Decision No. C(2024) 8150 final, relating...more

Europe Daily News, 21 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/27/2025

COMPETITON - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11751 - TPG / Techem) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11782 - Air Liquide / Fluxys / JV)....more

Europe Daily News, 20 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/26/2025

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11928 - Oakley Capital / Eurazeo / Bridewell) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11869 - Stone Point / HPS / MDP / Ardonagh)...more

Europe Daily News, 19 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/25/2025

COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 19 March 2025 in Case T-142/23, Ivo Swenters Vs. European Commission Re: Competition - Agreements, decisions and concerted practices - Abuse of a dominant position - Market for the...more

Europe Daily News, 07 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/13/2025

SPECIAL EUROPEAN COUNCIL - Main results of the Special European Council - 06 March 2025... - European Council conclusions on European defence...more

Europe Daily News, 04 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/10/2025

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11888 - HIG Capital / Heller)... Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11862 - PSS / Maccaferri / JV)...more

European Commission Unveils Clean Industrial Deal

Latham & Watkins LLP on 3/10/2025

The Clean Industrial Deal aims to establish a joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation. On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal (the Deal), a strategy...more

Europe Daily News 26 February 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/5/2025

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11872 - Triton / Keenfinity) - Commission clears creation of a joint venture by PSS and Maccaferri (M.11862) - Midday Express...more

Europe's Latest Energy Squabble - England Versus Norway

Flaster Greenberg PC on 2/10/2025

Great Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shaken up the British political scene since July 2024, including making a priority of a “Net Zero” policy regarding energy generation and use in the United Kingdom. Led...more

How to Comply With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Amundsen Davis LLC on 1/8/2025

Over the past few months, I have noticed an increase in questions from my U.S. clients that export to countries in the European Union (EU) seeking clarity on their products’ exposure to the new carbon adjustment taxation law...more

Europe Daily News, 15 February 2024

Mayer Brown on 2/15/2024

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11320 - CIisco/ Splunk) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11455 - LGP / HG / IRIS)...more

Europe Daily News, 13 February 2024

Mayer Brown on 2/14/2024

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11420 - Blackstone / Vista / ADAPT2) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11414 - Skion / Bitburger / Avista Oil)...more

EU carbon border adjustment mechanism – the transitional phase has begun: Are you ready?

A&O Shearman on 10/3/2023

The EU Regulation establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is designed to drive businesses to achieve a true global reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions instead of relocating carbon-intensive production...more

Navigating the Shifting ESG Landscape and Its Impacts on Value Chains

Latham & Watkins LLP on 6/28/2022

Companies should be prepared for increasing demand to factor ESG into their value chains as well as new mandates from government authorities. Latham & Watkins is pleased to introduce a series of Clients Alerts on ESG and...more

International News: Spotlight on the Energy Industry - Issue 2 2021

McDermott Will & Schulte on 10/5/2021

US RENEWABLES: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES PERSIST IN UNCONVENTIONAL PLACE - Apart from a few challenges, the sellers’ market in renewable energy is accelerating under the Biden administration, leading international investors...more

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