The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, has acceded to the Expanded Partial Agreement of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a document setting out the institutional, financial and administrative arrangements of the Special Tribunal. Following this decision, participating states and organisations will be able to ratify the Convention, […]
The EU’s crisis reserve is assisting Cyprus in its response to foot-and-mouth disease
Whilst Cyprus continues to grapple with the aftermath of February’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the European Commission has mobilised its strategic reserve of emergency supplies,rescEU, to support the ongoing response. The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via theEU Civil Protection Mechanism. It includes disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable coveralls, face masks, […]
MEPs support the reinforcement of air passenger rights
Transport MEPs reviewing air passenger rights refuse to roll back on compensation for a three-hour delay and push for free cabin luggage and more rights for vulnerable travellers. On Monday, Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee voted to update EU air passenger rights rules, in force since 2004, to ensure that passengers are sufficiently protected against […]
If the airline denies you boarding, even with prior notice, you are entitled to compensation. CJEU Judgment
Pre-emptively denied boarding: passengers have the right to compensation even if they did not present themselves for boarding and even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding Finding it impossible to check in for the flight from Frankfurt […]
EU fisheries and aquaculture to receive compensation for the war in Ukraine
MEPs agreed to provide financial help to EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors dealing with the economic consequences of the Russian invasion. MEPs adopted on Wednesday a deal with EU governments on providing EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors with financial support to alleviate the consequences of the war, by 620 votes in favour, 10 against and […]