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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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New EU Rule Requires Easy “Cancel Contract” Button for Online Sales

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A recent update to EU consumer law will require many businesses selling online to offer a simpler, more accessible way for customers to cancel contracts within the standard 14-day cooling-off period....more

Hogan Lovells

EU Omnibus updates – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) “quick fix” amendments adopted by European Commission

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On 11 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a targeted “quick fix” for companies currently reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”). The “quick fix” will apply to companies that started...more

A&O Shearman

Solvency II: Assessing the implications of the EU’s Amending Directive for the insurance sector

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In January 2025, an amending directive (Directive (EU) 2025/2, “Amending Directive”) was passed that will result in some important changes to the Solvency II Directive (Directive (EU) 2009/13/EU) taking effect across EU...more

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Final Approval for Simplification – Council of the European Union Formally Approves to “Stop-the-Clock” on Sustainability...

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On 14 April 2025, the Council of the European Union (the “Council”) has given the greenlight for the “Stop-the-clock” proposal, which will postpone the application of sustainability reporting and diligence requirements. This...more

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An Overview of the NIS2 Directive and Its Implementation in France and Luxembourg

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With the arrival of the Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) and the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive, the security of information systems and the protection of critical infrastructures have...more

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The NIS 2 Era Is Here: Are You Compliance-Ready?

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With the deadline for Member States to transpose the European Union’s updated Network and Information Systems Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) (NIS 2 or Directive) into national law, with the Directive having passed on 18...more

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Key Features of the New EU Product Liability Directive: Increased Potential for Litigation in the Technology, Pharmaceutical and...

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On October 10, 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the new EU Directive on Liability for Defective Products (New PLD), repealing Directive 85/374/EEC (PLD), adopted in 1985....more

NAVEX

EU Whistleblower Protection Directive Essentials

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Following the introduction of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive on December 21, 2021, EU member states and institutions have been working diligently to incorporate the regulations into their existing national laws....more

BakerHostetler

New Regulations and Standards Look to Clean Up the Voluntary Carbon Market and Fight Greenwashing

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As businesses across the globe strive to fulfill carbon-neutral and net-zero promises over the coming decades, the voluntary carbon market has emerged as a necessary resource to help businesses bridge the gap to...more

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German Whistleblower Protection Act: Considerations for Companies

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Companies operating in Germany should implement reporting mechanisms or adapt their existing ones to comply with the new legal requirements. The German Whistleblower Protection Act (Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz — HinSchG)...more

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Urgent Need for Action for All Employers - Amendment to the Evidence Act

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On June 23, 2022, the German Bundestag passed the draft law (BT-Drs. 20/1636, 20/2245) in the committee version (20/2392) to implement the EU directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union...more

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UK Government Releases Details of New ‘Online Harms’ Regime for Online Platforms

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Update confirms the introduction of an active “duty of care” and a dedicated regulator, as part of a comprehensive new online regulatory regime. Following a wave of commentary from industry, the social sector, and other...more

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The EU Medical Device Regulation: What’s Next?

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The EU Medical Device Regulation goes into application on 26 May 2020, with the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation set to follow on 26 May 2022. These new Regulations bring sweeping changes to the market clearance...more

Hogan Lovells

The European Union adopts a new .EU Regulation

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On 19 March 2019, the European Union adopted Regulation (eu) 2019/517 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 on the implementation and functioning of the .eu top-level domain name and amending and...more

BCLP

Order against the Phoenix: ICO leverages personal fines for directors and other strategies to curb unlawful marketing

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On 17 December 2018, new Regulations came into force meaning that company directors and other corporate officers may be personally fined up to £500,000 for their company’s nuisance calls and similar serious breaches of the...more

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EU Legislation Listing High-Risk Third Countries under the Fourth Money Laundering Directive

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A Commission Delegated Regulation identifying high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies under the Fourth Money Laundering Directive was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, based on...more

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Are your online terms and conditions compliant with UK requirements?

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In April 2014 we reported on the then incoming regulations governing the sales of goods and services to consumers in the UK. Those regulations came into force on 13 June 2014 implementing the EU Consumer Rights Directive...more

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