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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 -

BoE and PRA publish annual reports

A&O Shearman on 7/9/2025

The Bank of England (BoE) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a series of annual reports, which are set out below. - BoE Annual Report and Accounts. The BoE has set out its strategic investment...more

Energy efficiency requirements under the EU AI Act

White & Case LLP on 4/14/2025

The rapid proliferation of AI technologies in recent years has led to a growing demand for energy-intensive data centers and high-performance hardware. Laws seeking to regulate AI, such as the EU AI Act, increasingly include...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

European Parliament draft report on facilitating the financing of investments and reforms to boost European competitiveness and...

A&O Shearman on 3/27/2025

The European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has published a draft report (dated 12 March) on facilitating investments and reforms to boost European competitiveness and creating a Capital Markets Union....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

FundsTrack: Private funds market insights - 2025 report

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 3/17/2025

We are delighted to present the 2025 edition of our award-nominated private funds report, "FundsTrack: Trends in the Private Funds Market." 2024 was yet again an interesting time for private funds. Multiple elections...more

Green, But Lean: EU Eases Sustainability Rules Without Ditching Climate Goals

K&L Gates LLP on 3/13/2025

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published the Omnibus Simplification Package, a set of proposals designed to streamline key EU sustainability regulations, eliminate redundancies, and reduce administrative burden...more

EC consultation on commodity derivatives market

A&O Shearman on 3/11/2025

The European Commission has published a targeted consultation document on a review of the functioning of commodity derivatives markets (including for these purposes emissions allowances) and certain aspects relating to spot...more

Europe Daily News, 28 February 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/10/2025

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11786 - Mondi / Schumacker Packaging (German & Dutch & UK Business)) Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11867 - Daikin / Copeland / C-D Compression...more

Energy Storage Legislation Updates in the European Union and United Kingdom

Morgan Lewis on 3/10/2025

Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage. EUROPEAN UNION DEVELOPMENTS EU energy storage initiatives are a key part...more

EU Commission Publishes Omnibus Package Proposing to Simplify EU Sustainability Laws

Morgan Lewis on 3/7/2025

While the European Union has established itself as a frontrunner in sustainability legislation, having passed a significant number of sustainability laws under its Green Deal, its recent omnibus sustainability package...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

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - February 2025

DLA Piper on 2/28/2025

US formally submits notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement. On January 27, 2025, Dorothy Camille Shea, the US acting ambassador to the United Nations, submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement...more

Corporate Sustainability Obligations in the EU: France Urges the EU To Postpone the Application of Adopted EU Directives

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/19/2025

On 20 January 2025, France published a memorandum urging the EU to modify the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Directive 2022/2464, “CSRD”), and to postpone the application of the Corporate Sustainability Due...more

European Commission communication on EU competitiveness compass

A&O Shearman on 2/11/2025

The European Commission has published a communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, which sets out an action plan in response to the Draghi report published in September 2024. The communication sets out the...more

European Commission Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Drive Sustainable Prosperity

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/3/2025

The Compass aims to address concerns about productivity and maintain Europe’s leading role in sustainable innovation and climate neutrality....more

Policy Updates From the UK Prudential Regulation Authority

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/27/2025

The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued significant policy updates to enhance the regulatory framework for insurers and financial institutions in the UK: - Key among these is the Policy Statement on...more

European Banking Authority publishes draft guidelines on ESG scenario analysis

A&O Shearman on 1/27/2025

The European Banking Authority has published a consultation paper on its draft guidelines on ESG scenario analysis. For institutions using ..the internal ratings-based approach for calculating the own funds requirements for...more

2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Sustainability Investments & Headwinds

J.S. Held on 1/23/2025

Sustainability continues to be a hot issue around the world. While many jurisdictions are creating additional frameworks in support of greater consideration of sustainability, others, most notably the US, are either dragging...more

The Simplification Revolution and the Omnibus: What’s Next for EU Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure?

A&O Shearman on 1/17/2025

More competitiveness, more coherence and less administrative burden – these are key political priorities for the new European Commission (the Commission) which took office last December. One of the earliest moves under the...more

Climate Reporting in 2025: Looking Ahead

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance on 1/16/2025

In this alert, we reflect on recent climate reporting updates and analyze expectations for 2025 that are relevant for international businesses....more

EU platform on sustainable finance draft report and call for feedback on activities and technical screening criteria to be updated...

A&O Shearman on 1/15/2025

The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a draft report on activities and technical screening criteria to be updated or included in the EU taxonomy, with a related call for feedback. The draft report, prepared by...more

2025 Key Dates for EU Trade and Regulatory Developments

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/14/2025

This year will be an active one for trade and regulatory developments in the European Union (EU). During the 2019–2024 term of the European Commission, the EU introduced a wide range of regulations impacting various sectors....more

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