On 14 February 2024, the European Commission published its 2024 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report. The report, following established KPIs that define competitiveness based on nine distinct drivers, aims to give a comprehensive overview of both positive and negative trends within the Single Market.
European Commission aiming to reform GDPR enforcement rules in cross-border cases
The GDPR has signified the importance and value that online personal data holds and established strict criteria for data collection and processing. Failure to comply can cost companies dearly.
Franco-German response hailed across Europe, critics worry about the extent and scope
The recovery package, hailed by many, could be seen as a landmark decision for the future of the European Union
Brussels ponders reform of securities trading rules
The Commission is aiming to make certain adjustments to the investor protection rules
GDPR: ‘Years away from legal certainty’ as breach notifications keep rising
Written question submitted by liberal MEP raises questions about practical enforcement of the Regulation
EU’s new Whistle-blower Directive in force
A new EU Directive on the protection of whistle-blowers has entered into force. It mandates better protection of informants and aims to ensure that complaints are dealt with swiftly.
Australia and EU negotiating free-trade agreement
The EU is not holding back in enlarging the largest free trade area in the World
ECJ: Parties not directly affected by actions of a cartel may claim compensation for losses incurred
New ECJ ruling gives increased protection to parties affected by anticompetitive behaviour
German property company slapped with €14.5m fine for GDPR infringements
The second highest GDPR fine has recently been imposed
Relief for Polish mortgage borrowers as EU top court allows conversion of Swiss franc-based loans
ECJ judgement to allow Polish courts to reconvert mortgage loans into local currency
