The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the European Union (EU) held their second Strategic Dialogue on Human Rights to discuss areas of respective interest and advance cooperation within the framework of the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights and the EU Joint Communication on strengthening the […]
Read MoreCommission urges Member States to transpose EU copyright rules into national law
Last Thursday, the Commission has decided to send reasoned opinions to Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia and Finland over their failure to notify the Commission of transposition measures on copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions (EU Directive 2019/789). The Commission has also today sent reasoned opinions to Belgium, […]
Read MoreEU justice 2022: ten years of monitoring the effectiveness of justice systems
The last thursday, the European Commission has published the tenth edition of the 2022 EU Justice Scoreboard, an established annual overview providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality and independence of justice systems in the Member States. For the first time, this year’s Scoreboard also includes data on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on […]
Read MoreCJEU: Online traders must provide information about the product guarantee
On 5th May, the Court of Justice finds that, under the Consumer Rights Directive, a trader is required to provide the consumer with pre-contractual information concerning the manufacturer’s commercial guarantee where the consumer has a legitimate interest in obtaining that information in order to decide whether to enter into a contractual relationship with the trader. […]
Read MoreYou can complain to a non-EU airline, when it operates on behalf of an EU airline
On 7 April, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in favour of passengers on a delayed flight so that they can claim compensation from a non-EU air carrier when it operates the entire flight on behalf of an EU airline. Three passengers who made a single booking with Lufthansa for a […]
Read MoreCommission refers Spain to the Court of Justice of the EU for failure to comply with waste water directive
The Commission decided today to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to comply with the Urban Waste Water Directive (Council Directive 91/271/EEC). The Directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of urban waste water from the domestic and industrial sectors. Under the Directive, cities are obliged to […]
Read MoreCan a ticket seller refuse to refund cancellation fees?
Judgment C-96/21 of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), handed down on 5 April, specifies the cases in which the right of withdrawal does or does not apply. This is triggered due to the restrictions adopted by the German authorities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a concert that was due to take place […]
Read MoreRule of Law conditionality: decision to uphold conditionality regulation to protect EU values
Rule of Law conditionality: MEPs call on the Commission to act immediately Following the Court of Justice ruling on the “rule of law conditionality” mechanism, MEPs demand that the Commission applies it and protects EU values. “The rule of law is our treasure”, said Clément Beaune on behalf of the French Presidency of the Council. […]
Read MoreFebruary infringements package: key decisions related to Spain and Environmental matters
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The key decisions taken […]
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