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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 -
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EC Publishes Summary Report on Public Consultation for EU Bioeconomy Strategy

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The European Commission (EC) has published a report summarizing comments received during the public consultation for the initiative “Towards a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy.” As reported in our April 1,...more

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ECHA Publishes Updated REACH Restriction Proposal for PFAS

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on August 20, 2025, that it published an updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the European Union’s (EU) Registration, Evaluation,...more

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EBA consults on streamlining RTS for resolution plans and the functioning of resolution colleges

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The European Banking Authority has launched a consultation on proposed revisions to its regulatory technical standards (RTS) on resolution plans and resolution colleges, under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1075, adopted in...more

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Drafts of New EU CSRD Reporting Standards Published, Open for Consultation

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On July 31, 2025, the long-awaited drafts of the updated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) were published and are now open for public consultation. The ESRS are the mandatory reporting standards for European...more

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EC consults on draft Delegated Regulation on fees payable to ESMA following BMR review

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The European Commission has published a proposed draft Delegated Regulation on supervisory fees under the revised EU Benchmarks Regulation...more

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EC Begins Public Consultation on Draft Act to Improve Chemical Recycling

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The European Commission (EC) began a public consultation on July 8, 2025, on a draft act that will establish rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles....more

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EBA consults on draft RTS and guidelines for third country branches under CRD IV

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published three consultation papers under Directive 2013/36 (CRD IV), as amended by Directive 2024/169 (CRD VI), relating to the regulatory requirements for third country branches...more

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EBA consults on amending RTS on own funds and eligible liabilities under CRR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a consultation paper proposing amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 241/2014 on the timing for the application for prior permission to reduce own funds and...more

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EBA consults on revision to POG guidelines for ESG retail banking products

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a consultation paper on proposed revisions to its product oversight and governance (POG) guidelines for retail banking products. The EBA considers the update necessary in...more

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EU T+1 Industry Committee publishes roadmap and opens consultation for capital markets

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The EU T+1 Industry Committee (the Industry Committee) held a summit, presenting its high-level roadmap for transitioning to a shorter T+1 securities settlement cycle, targeted for implementation by 11 October 2027...more

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EC Scientific Committee Begins Public Consultation on Preliminary Opinion on Hydroxyapatite (Nano)

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On April 3, 2024, the European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) began a public consultation on its preliminary opinion on the safety of hydroxyapatite (nano) in oral products. The EC asked SCCS...more

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SRB consultation on operational guidance on resolvability testing for banks

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The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has opened a consultation on its operational guidance on resolvability testing for banks under the SRB's remit. It aims to ensure that European banks are regularly testing their capabilities...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the internal control framework for certain market agencies

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft guidelines on internal controls for benchmark administrators, credit rating agencies, and market transparency infrastructures (which include...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the draft technical standards on open-ended loan-originating alternative...

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards on open-ended loan originating Alternative Investment Funds under the revised Alternative Investment...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority consults on technical advice on Listing Act implications

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on technical advice required following changes to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation as...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Consults on Amendments to Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Research Regime

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on amendments to the research provisions in the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive following changes introduced by the Listing Act....more

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Financial Action Taskforce Publishes Consultation on Changes to AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion Standards

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The Financial Action Taskforce has published a consultation paper on revisions to its anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing standards relating to financial inclusion. The consultation is part of FATF's program...more

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UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Technical Group Publishes Draft Recommendations

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The U.K. Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Technical Group has published a draft recommendation report and consultation. The Taskforce was established to examine the case for the securities settlement cycle to be shortened...more

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The Interplay Key Decisions at the Intersection of Antitrust and Life Sciences - June 2024

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Court Orders Delisting of Patents from Orange Book and Denies Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Counterclaims for Improper Orange Book Listings. On June 10, Judge Stanley Chesler of the District of New Jersey entered judgment on...more

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MiCA and Reverse Solicitation

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Non-EU or non-MiCA compliant entities that want to offer or provide crypto-asset services to clients in the EU must be aware of the newly drafted guidelines from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The...more

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European Commission Eases Requirements in European Sustainability Reporting Standards Consultation

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The Commission issued its formal consultation on the ESRS with a number of proposed changes. On 9 June 2023, the European Commission (Commission) issued its formal consultation on the European Sustainability Reporting...more

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The European Banking Authority Publishes Draft Guidelines on STS Criteria for On-Balance-Sheet Securitisations

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The European Banking Authority (“EBA”) has published a Consultation Paper on draft Guidelines on the STS criteria for on-balance-sheet securitisations (“Draft Guidelines”), comments on which are due by 7 July. Developed in...more

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Draft Prudential Standard – Transfers of assets and liabilities of designated institutions in resolution

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The Prudential Authority (the "PA") published, for public comment, the Prudential Standard on the transfer of assets and liabilities of designated institutions in resolution (the "Draft Prudential Standard" or the...more

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New Israeli Privacy Protection Regulations for European Citizens’ Data

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In order to satisfy the European Commission that Israel will continue to protect data about Europeans according to the European standards prescribed in the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as the data enters...more

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EU Consultation on ESG Fund Names and SFDR Q&As

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On 18 November, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA“) published a consultation paper containing draft guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms. The deadline for comments on the...more

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