Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-211/20 P | Commission v Valencia Club de Fútbol On 5 November 2009, the Instituto Valenciano de Finanzas (IVF), the financial institution of the Generalitat Valenciana (Regional Government of Valencia, Spain), provided the Fundación Valencia, an association linked to Valencia CF, a Spanish professional football club, with […]
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Are undertakings allowed to prohibit the use of religious symbols by internal rule? Answer of the CJEU
According to the Court of Justice, religion and belief must be regarded as constituting one and the same criterion of discrimination, failing which the general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation laid down by EU law, more specifically Directive 2000/78, must be undermined. Since 2018, a dispute has been pending between L.F., a […]
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The enforcement of EU law is a top priority for the European Commission
EU law has a real impact on the everyday life of Europeans. This is why enforcement of EU law is a top priority for the Commission. The European Commission adopted a Communication on the enforcement of EU law, setting out its work to ensure that EU law is complied with and citizens and businesses can […]
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The Award Ceremony of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2022
The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights. The Award Ceremony will take place at 18.30, on Wednesday 19 October 2022, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (Daphne […]
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September Infringements package to Spain: key decisions
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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Human rights breaches in Ukraine, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nicaragua
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Ukraine, Uganda and Tanzania, and Nicaragua. Forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to, and the forced adoption of Ukrainian children in, Russia Parliament strongly condemns the reported atrocities committed by the Russian Armed Forces, their proxies, and the various occupation authorities […]
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Fundamental rights in the EU: long-standing problems exacerbated by COVID-19
Parliament’s latest assessment of the state of fundamental rights in the EU identifies numerous concerns and demands member states act in defence of European values. On Thursday, MEPs assessed the state of fundamental values in the EU in 2020 – 2021, identifying areas of concern and proposing ways to protect freedom, equality and the rule […]
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General Court upholds million-dollar fine against Google for unfair competition with Android
The General Court largely upholds the Commission’s decision which found that Google had imposed unlawful restrictions on Android mobile device manufacturers and mobile network operators for the purpose of strengthening the dominant position of its search engine. In order to better assess the gravity and duration of the infringement, the General Court reduces Google’s fine […]
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Strong impetus for judicial cooperation with Latin America after signing Working Arrangement
Eurojust will be able to step up the fight against globally operating organised crime groups (OCGs) as a direct result of a Working Arrangement with the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors Offices (AIAMP). The Arrangement enables Eurojust to establish new Contact Points with the AIAMP networks, which focus on combatting criminal activities such as […]
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