EU Law
Latest business news about EU law, legal issues and the European Court of Justice
LAWIN
LAWIN is one of the leading and largest law firms in the Baltics providing services in all major fields of business law.
Camilleri Preziosi
Camilleri Preziosi is a leading Maltese law firm with a commitment to deliver an efficient service to clients by combining technical excellence with a solution driven approach to the practice of law.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Established in 1891, Fenech & Fenech Advocates is one of the oldest law firms in Malta. Fenech & Fenech is a widely multi-disciplinary law firm, which balances a forward-looking, dynamic task force based on tradition and excellence.
Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller specialises in high-quality legal advice in complex business transactions.
Føyen Advokatfirma DA
Føyen Advokatfirma DA represents one of Norway's leading law firms.
Etude Patrick Goergen
Etude Patrick Goergen was founded by Mr Patrick Goergen in 1995. In Luxembourg, the firm figures amongst the most specialised law firms in European Union law.
Right of EU citizens and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States
The European Union has adopted a Directive on the right of citizens of the Union to move and reside freely within the Member States, which brings together the piecemeal measures found in the complex body of legislation that has governed this matter to date.
Public procurement - Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - CASELEX:EU:2009:139
Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Public procurement - Directive 93/38/EEC - Contract notice - Consultancy project - Criteria for automatic exclusion - Qualitative selection and award criteria - ACTION under Article 226 EC for failure to fulfil obligations, brought on 12 April 2007, Commission of the European Communities v Hellenic Republic
Social policy - Protection of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding - CASELEX:EU:2009:130
Dismissed pregnant workers must enjoy effective judicial protection of their rights under Community law, following a Judgement of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg on 29 October 2009
Common rules for imports into the EU
This Regulation aims to establish common rules for imports into the European Community based on the principle of the freedom of import and to define the procedures enabling the Community to implement, where necessary, the surveillance and safeguard measures required to protect its interests.
Italian dividend tax incompatible with EU rules: Court
A new reformed tax regime for Italian-sourced dividends is incompatible with EC legislation on free movement of capital and freedom of establishment, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice on 1 December 2009.
Greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme
The European Union (EU) is establishing a greenhouse gas emission trading scheme for the cost-effective reduction of such emissions in the Community. This scheme should enable the Community and the Member States to meet the commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions made in the context of the Kyoto Protocol. Installations operating in the energy sector, iron and steel production and processing, the mineral industry and the paper and board industry will automatically be subject to the emission trading scheme.
Ecodesign for energy-using appliances
Ecodesign is a new concept aimed at reducing energy consumption by products such as household electrical appliances. Information concerning the product's environmental performance and energy efficiency must be visible if possible on the product itself, thus allowing consumers to compare before purchasing.
Renewed commitment for non-discrimination and equal opportunities
This EU Communication provides a comprehensive approach through which the European Commission is renewing its commitment to further non-discrimination and equal opportunities in the European Union. It presents the latest developments and aims to strengthen the legal framework against discrimination as well as the policy tools for promoting equal opportunities.
Cross border credit transfers within the EU
This Directive establishes minimum information and performance requirements for cross-border credit transfers so as to ensure that funds can be transferred throughout the European Union (EU) rapidly, reliably and inexpensively.
EC Action Programme Customs 2013 (2008-2013)
The European Community action programme Customs 2013 (2008-2013) aims to support the development of a pan-European electronic customs environment which ensures that customs activities match the needs of the EU internal market, guarantees the protection of the financial interests of the EC and increases safety and security.
General Principles of Food Law
The EU's legislation governing the general principles of food law and harmonised controls also underpins the European Food Safety Authority, a European agency which provides the scientific reference point for food-related control and evaluation.
Applications of Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty
The new arrangements for applying the anti-trust procedures, which were introduced by Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, are designed to ensure more effective enforcement of the European Community competition rules in the interest of consumers and businesses, while easing the administrative burden of firms doing business in Europe. Via decentralised application of the competition rules and by strengthening a posteriori control, the Regulation will lighten the European Commission's workload and increase the part played by national authorities and courts in implementing competition law while guaranteeing its uniform application.
Towards a Single Market in Creative Content Online
Online content knows no bounds and is on the increase. Reaching almost 500 million consumers, content services could significantly enhance the competitiveness of the European music, film and games industry by 2010. This is why the European Commission is encouraging the development of a stronger and more consumer-friendly internal market for online creative content within the European Union.
Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets
The common organisation of agricultural markets in the European Union provides a single legal framework governing the domestic market, trade with third countries and rules regarding competition.