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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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Sanctions Update EU and UK Tighten Restrictions on Russian Oil and Provision of Software to Russia

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During 18-19 July 2025, the EU unveiled its 18th “package” of sanctions launched against Russia since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Among these measures, the EU seeks to close an apparent loophole by which...more

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Europe Daily News, 19 December 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11805 - Unicredit / CNP Unicredit Vita) Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11834 - GTCR / Insight Partners / Tricentis)...more

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New EU Commission Takes Office—Focus and Priorities

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On Wednesday 27 December, the European Parliament formally approved the new European Commission (Commission), led by Ursula von der Leyen, for her second term. A total of 370 out of 720 Members of the European Parliament...more

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EU Introduces “Best Efforts” Requirement for Non-EU Subsidiaries Not to Undermine EU Sanctions Against Russia

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The EU’s 14th “package” of sanctions against Russia introduces anti-circumvention measures targeting the non-EU subsidiaries of EU entities and creates new restrictions, including on LNG. This Client Alert is published in...more

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EU Member States reach agreement on ECT arbitration clause

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On 26 June 2024, 26 EU Member States and the EU signed a declaration regarding the non-applicability of the investor-state arbitration clause in the ECT intra-EU (Declaration). The Declaration also sought to disapply the...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: May 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Approves Plan to Unwind a Completed Transaction in the Early Cancer Detection Sector - On 12 April 2024, the European Commission (Commission) approved the plan to unwind a...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: Winter 2023-2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Court of Justice Held Rules Set by Sports Governing Bodies Must Comply With EU Competition Law - On 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held in a preliminary ruling...more

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Infrastructure Insights - October 2023

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EU Court Ruled on FDI Screening Limits - Implications for Investors - The Court of Justice of the European Union’s first decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) screening limits the scope of the EU FDI Screening...more

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European RED III Seeks to Promote the Use of Green Hydrogen

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Renewable fuels of non-biological origin would play an expanded role in satisfying EU decarbonisation targets. The European Council has formally endorsed the proposed amendments to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2023

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission Releases the Article 102 TFEU Package to Ensure Greater Legal Certainty on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance - Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European...more

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[Event] European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - June 1st - 2nd, Berlin, Germany

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Hosted by C5 Group, the European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is recognized as Europe's Premier, longstanding gathering for financial institutions and global exporters. The industry across Europe is confronting an...more

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Latest European developments on measures to support transition towards a net-zero economy

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On March 9, the European Commission adopted a series of measures to foster investment and financing the transition to climate neutrality and a net-zero industry in the EU. To this end, the Commission has...more

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European Commission Proposes Net Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act

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The proposals form part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan and aim to scale up technology and materials for the energy transition. On 16 March 2023, the European Commission (Commission) formally proposed two legislative...more

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Cross-Border Energy Projects in Times of Crisis: Is EU State Aid a Solution for Green Transition?

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The European Union remains committed to its Green Deal. Despite all odds, geopolitical concerns and the energy crisis may actually accelerate the EU green transition and trigger a reduction of fossil fuel imports, with the...more

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Incentivising Investment in European Renewable Hydrogen Production

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The high production costs of renewable hydrogen (RH2) limit its ability to compete with alternative non-renewable fuels and technologies. This is exacerbated by a number of market failures (including failure of carbon pricing...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: November 2022

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - European Commission Launches a Public Consultation on the Draft Revised Market Definition Notice - On 8 November 2022, the European Commission launched a public consultation aimed at gathering...more

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EU State aid temporary crisis framework in the context of the invasion of Ukraine

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On 23 March 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) adopted a Temporary Crisis Framework for State aid measures to support the economy following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia (the Temporary Crisis Framework), after...more

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European Commission publishes its 2022 State aid Guidelines on Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy

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The Development - “Europe will need a considerable amount of sustainable investments to support its green transition. Although a significant share will come from the private sector, public support will play a role in...more

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European Commission Launches Consultation on Draft 2022 State Aid Guidelines on Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy

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The Development - ..On 7 June 2021, the European Commission (EC) published a draft Communication on the “Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022” (CEEAG) that will replace the 2014...more

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Energy and Infrastructure in Germany Sustains Momentum Despite Challenges

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The energy and infrastructure sectors continue to experience transformative changes at a high pace, a trend that Latham expects to sustain momentum for the foreseeable future. Energy Sector - The global mega-trend of...more

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One For All! Collective Redress Is Coming To The EU

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The EU may soon introduce and adopt a collective redress directive that will make it possible for consumers across the EU to bring forward class action cases on various legal matters. The European collective redress system,...more

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Recent ECT Claims - Impact for Energy Investors and Governments

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The last few weeks have seen a raft of new investor-state arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), including the first known investor-state claim against the European Union (EU) itself. These claims largely arise...more

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One step closer to group actions (collective redress) in the EU

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On March 26th 2019, the European Parliament approved in a plenary vote rules allowing groups of consumers harmed by illegal practices to launch collective actions and seek compensation....more

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European Court of Justice Rules that Arbitration Agreement in Intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaty Violates EU law Calling Into...

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In a ruling that has sent shockwaves across Europe, the European Union’s (EU) highest court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), has struck down an arbitration agreement contained within a bilateral investment treaty (BIT)...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The UK and EU made a significant breakthrough early this morning to “unlock” Brexit divorce negotiations. The still-rough agreement would see Britain repaying $53 billion and addressed in at least vague terms thorny issues...more

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