In January 2017, the Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social (National Institute of Social Security, Spain) (INSS) awarded WA a permanent absolute incapacity pension of 100% of the basic amount. WA brought an appeal against that decision, claiming that, as the father of two daughters, he should, on the basis of Spanish law, be entitled […]
Ireland is ordered to pay pecuniary penalties for failing to comply with an earlier judgment of the Court which required, in particular, that an environmental assessment be carried out in respect of a wind farm
In the judgment European Commission v Ireland (C-261/18), delivered on 12 November 2019, the Grand Chamber of the Court imposed pecuniary penalties on Ireland for failing to give concrete effect to the judgment of 3 July 2008, Commission v Ireland, in so far as the Court had held in that judgment that Ireland had infringed […]
The protection of the name ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ does not extend to the use of the non-geographical terms of that name such as ‘aceto’ and ‘balsamico’
The name ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena (PGI)’ (balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy) has been registered since 2009 in the register of protected designations of origin (‘PDO’) and protected geographical indications (‘PGI’). Balema is a German company that produces and markets vinegar-based products made from wines from the Baden region (Germany). It uses on the labels […]
The European Commission refers Spain to the Court of Justice for its rules on the compensation for damages incurred by private partie
The European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the EU regarding Spanish rules on compensation for damages caused by the State when adopting legislation contrary to Union law Following complaints received about certain Spanish provisions regulating the compensation for damages caused by legislative acts that are in breach of Union […]
Genocide Network meeting held at Eurojust
Prosecutors discuss combining of charges to get higher sentences for terrorists Suspects of terrorist activities can receive higher sentences if charges of terrorism are combined with acts of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide or other offences. To prosecute for all acts committed and achieve an accumulation of charges at national level, better cooperation and […]
Polish rules relating to the retirement age of judges and public prosecutors are contrary to EU law
The European Court held that Poland has failed to fulfil one of its obligations as a member state In yestgerday’s judgment the Court, upholds the action for failure to fulfil obligations brought by the Commission against the Republic of Poland and held that that Member State had failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law, […]
EU Auditors’ 2020 work programme: checking if the EU is delivering results
The European Court of Auditors, which is the independent auditor of the European Union, published its work program for the year 2020 on October 30. This shows its future audit priorities and highlights the main challenges and concerns of the Union European The auditors will be responsible for examining whether the EU meets the agreed […]
The Future of Bank Resolution after the General Court’s Tercas Judgment
The genesis of the EU bank resolution framework was based on the fundamental principle that failing financial institutions could not receive external financial support, be it industry financing or state aid unless they had first internalized their losses by placing the burden at least upon shareholders and junior creditors. However, the General Court’s ruling in the Tercas case in March […]
France has sistematically exceeded the annual limits for nitrogen dioxide since 2010
The Court accordingly upholds the Commission’s action and finds that France has failed to fulfil its obligations under the Air Quality Directive. Background On 7 March 2012, France requested the Commission to delay the deadline imposed for compliance with the nitrogen dioxide limit values set by the Air Quality Directive. That request concerned the annual […]