The EU cybersecurity regime recently underwent a notable reform. In January 2023, Directive 2022/2555, the new NIS 2 Directive – the EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity – entered into force, amending existing legislation and repealing Directive 2016/1148, in place since 2016.
Amazon hoping for an agreement to stop competition law investigations
The e-commerce giant could potentially be imposed some significant fines reaching in the billions of euros, in violation of EU competition law rules, unless they can strike a deal with the Commission.
Lack of transposition of Copyright Directive starts infringement proceedings
The letters of formal notice, the first step in the proceedings, were sent 23 EU Member States have yet to fully transpose the Directives into national legislation, which entered into force in June 2019 and for which the transposition deadline was on 7 June.
Reflecting on EU state aid measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Commissioner for Competition has been active in approving state aid measures in order to benefit the affected businesses as quickly as possible.
Commission launches investigation into Fitbit acquisition by Google
The investigation will focus on whether Google’s acquisition will hinder competition in the online advertising services marketplace
Barnier sees major hurdles ahead with Brexit, remains hopeful they can be overcome
Though the chief negotiator sees major hurdles ahead, largely by the unwillingness of his counterparts, he remains hopeful that the differences can be overcome.
Brussels ponders reform of securities trading rules
The Commission is aiming to make certain adjustments to the investor protection rules
Vietnam free-trade agreement approved despite human rights concerns
EU Parliament green lights Vietnam free trade agreement, despite concerns from human rights groups
Government: UK will not implement EU Copyright Directive
The EU’s controversial Copyright Directive will not be implemented by the United Kingdom, a government minister has confirmed.
International workplace convention aims to protect employees against harassment and violence
EU aims to tackle workplace harassment in new proposal to ratify convention form International Labour Organization
