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CJEU judgment on national authorities and air passengers’ rights - CJEU Press Release in Joined Cases C-145/15 and C-146/15 K. Ruijssenaars, A. Jansen and J.H. Dees-Erf v Staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu 17-03-2016
EU-US “Privacy Shield”: MEPs to examine new deal on transatlantic data transfers - LIBE Press Release 17-03-2016
Advocate General Szpunar opines on liability for copyright infringement over Wi-Fi networks – CJEU Press Release in Case C-484/14 Tobias Mc Fadden v Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH 16-03-2016
EDPS Case Law Overview 1 December 2014 - 31 December 2015 - EDPS Working Document 16-03-2016
Services Directive: "European Commission must be bolder" say EU Auditors - ECA Press Release 14-03-2016
TTIP and CETA talks: re-watch follow-up debates in EP Trade Committee - INTA Press Release 14-03-2016
JHA Council 10 to 11-03-2016 including Digital Agenda - JHA meeting page
Free circulation of public documents: cutting red tape for citizens - EU Council Press Release 10-03-2016
CJEU annuls Commission decisions relating to requests for information - CJEU Press Release in Cases C-247/14 P HeidelbergCement v Commission and others 10-03-2016
MEPs back agreement among EU institutions to upgrade and clarify EU law-making - European Parliament Plenary Press Release 09-03-2016
Vice-President Katainen on A roadmap for European growth at the Atlantic Council, Washington DC - European Commission Speech 2-03-2016
CJEU judgment on removing online advertisements - CJEU Press Release in Case C-179/15 Daimler AG v Együd Garage Gépjárműjavító és Értékesítő Kft 3-03-2016
EDPS Buttarelli on Living in a future Big Data world: can prosperity, freedom and fundamental rights be reconciled? - Keynote Address to the Delphi Economic Forum 27-02-2016
Solving disputes online: New platform for consumers and traders - European Commission Press Release 15-02-2016
Lange on TTIP: “If there is no ambitious deal on the table, there is no deal” - European Parliament Article 4-02-2016
CJEU judgment on precluding the imposition of penalties for unauthorised cross-border intermediation of sporting bets – CJEU Press Release in Case C-336/14 Sebat Ince 4-02-2016
EU Commission and US agree on new framework for transatlantic data flows: EU-US Privacy Shield - European Commission Press Release, Justice Commissioner Speaking Points and Commission Vice-President Speaking Points 2-02-2016
Commissioner Jourová on Safe Harbour negotiations’ state of play - European Commission Speech 1-02-2016
European Commission Takes Action to Open Up International Procurement Markets - European Commission Press Release 29-01-2016
Trade secrets: protecting creation and innovation in Europe - European Parliament Article 28-01-2016
Trade secrets: EP/Council deal backed by Legal Affairs Committee - JURI Press Release 28-01-2016
Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Jourová on Building on modern and unified rules to strengthen fundamental rights and create a Digital Single Market on the occasion of 2016 Data Protection day - European Commission Statement 28-01-2016
Strengthening the Single Market and Digital Single Market for companies, citizens and consumers - Presidency Video 28-01-2016
Smart Industry - Presidency Discussion Paper 27-01-2016
Single Market for Services - Presidency Discussion Paper and Infographic 27-01-2016
Geo-blocking - Presidency Discussion Paper and Infographic 27-01-2016
Collaborative Economy - Presidency Discussion Paper 27-01-2016
Virtual currencies: what are the risks and benefits? - European Parliament Article 26-01-2016
Dutch Presidency priorities discussed in committee - European Parliament Press Release 26-01-2016
Car emissions inquiry committee members and remit approved - European Parliament Press Release 21-01-2016
Stop geo-blocking and boost e-commerce and digital innovation, says Parliament - European Parliament Press Release 19-01-2016
CJEU judgment that EU and Member State competition law leniency programmes coexist autonomously – CJEU Press Release in Case C-428/14 DHL Express (Italy) S.r.l. and Others v Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato and Others 20-01-2016
First-ever EU-wide cyber-security rules backed by Internal Market Committee - IMCO Press Release 14-01-2016
Cyber security: “Without fair protection at European level, we will be in trouble” - Information Society Article 13-01-2016
The year ahead: what Parliament will be dealing with in 2016 - European Parliament Article 12-01-2016
Programme of the Netherlands Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Programme 5-01-2015
Video: this year's most memorable moments at the Parliament - European Parliament Article 29-12-2015
Scottish legislation introducing minimum price per unit of alcohol contrary to EU law if less restrictive tax measures can be introduced - CJEU Press Release 23-12-2015
Trade secrets protection: Luxembourg presidency seals deal with Parliament - EU Council Press Release 22-12-2015
Uber: Transport MEPs discuss transport networking companies - Transport Press Release 21-12-2015
Questions and Answers: data protection reform - European Commission Fact Sheet 21-12-2015
Trio Programme (January 2016 - June 2017) - Document 20-12-2015
EU data protection reform: Council confirms agreement with the European Parliament – EU Council Press Release 18-12-2015
Package Travel Directive Transposition Workshops announced - European Commission Event Page 16-12-2015
New Director-General for DG JUSTICE - European Commission Press Release 15-12-2015
The General Data Protection Regulation: Making the world a better place?: Buttarelli keynote speech - EDPS Press Release 15-12-2015
Insurance distribution rules adopted, bringing improved consumer protection Council Press Release 14-12-2015
State of the European Union Presidency edition - Document 14-12-2015
Presidency Trio (The Netherlands, Slovakia and Malta) Programme 2016 to mid-2017 - Programme 14-12-2015
Giving Europeans more choice in financial services: the European Commission consults - European Commission Press release 10-12-2015
Commission proposes modern digital contract rules to simplify and promote access to digital content and online sales across the EU - European Commission Press Release 9-12-2015
Digital Contracts for Europe: Question & Answers - European Commission Fact Sheet 9-12-2015
Commission takes first steps to broaden access to online content and outlines its vision to modernise EU copyright rules - European Commission Press Release 9-12-2015
Making EU copyright rules fit for the digital age: Questions & Answers - European Commission Fact Sheet 9-12-2015
Commission welcomes agreement to make EU online environment more secure - European Commission Press Release 8-12-2015
Court of Justice of the EU: Council adopts reform of General Court - Council Press Release 3-12-2015
The future of copyright reform in the EU - European Commission Speech 24-11-2015
EDPS encourages a new debate on Big Data - EDPS Press Release 19-11-2015
Easy as ABC: filing public documents in another EU country to be simplified - European Parliament Article 12-11-2015
Defining “extrajudicial documents” - CJEU Press Release 11-11-2015
Trade marks’ reform: Council adopts position at first reading - Council Press Release 10-11-2015
Q&A: Guidance on transatlantic data transfers following the Schrems ruling - European Commission Fact Sheet 6-11-2015
Mass surveillance: EU citizens' rights still in danger - European Parliament Press Release 29-10-2015
The protection of personal data: more than a European fundamental right, it is a right for everyone - European Commission Speech 29-10-2015
A further step towards comprehensive EU data protection: EDPS recommendations for the police and justice sectors - EDPS Press Release and Opinion 28-10-2015
European Commission adopts second annual Work Programme: Maintaining focus and delivering on 10 priorities - European Commission Press Release Questions and Answers and Presentation to the European Parliament and European Parliament Press Release 27-10-2015
New guidelines for a better use of EU money: Commission helping Member States with public procurement issues - European Commission Press Release 29-10-2015
Court of Justice of the European Union on time limits - Judgment in Case C-8/14 29-10-2015
A deeper and fairer Single Market: Commission boosts opportunities for citizens and business - European Commission Press Release 28-10-2015 and Fact Sheet
End in sight for mobile phone “roaming” fees and unequal internet access - European Parliament and European Commission Press Release 27-10-2015
MEPs adapt package travel rules to the digital age - European Parliament Press Release and European Commission Statement 27-10-2015
New report highlights crucial role of EU customs authorities in fighting against counterfeit goods – European Commission Press Release and Memo on EU customs action to tackle the infringement of intellectual property rights 27-10-2015
MEPs ask EU Commission to monitor investigations into car emission test fraud – European Parliament Press Release 27-10-2015
Commissioner Jourová's remarks on Safe Harbour Judgment before LIBE Committee - European Commission Speech 26-10-2015
Safe Harbor Briefing Safe Harbor Briefing: Q&A session with the EDPS - 23-10-2015
Free circulation of public documents: Council confirms the agreement found with European Parliament - EU Council Press Release 22-10-2015
Europe’s big data protection opportunity - EDPS Speech to Banking and Payments Federation 08-10-2015
A welcome step towards the reform of Data Protection rules - EDPS Press Release and Opinion 09-10-2015
Data protection for police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters: Council ready for talks with the European Parliament - EU Council Press Release 09-10-2015 and negotiating position
MEPs approve measures to ease cross-border recovery of small debts – European Parliament Press Release 07-10-2015
First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Jourová on Safe Harbour following Court ruling - European Commission Statement 06-10-2015
CJEU declares the Commission’s US Safe Harbour Decision invalid - CJEU Press Release in Case C-362/14 Maximillian Schrems v Data Protection Commissioner 06-10-2015
Tax transparency: Commission welcomes agreement reached by Member States on the automatic exchange of information on tax rulings - European Commission Press Release 06-10-2015
CJEU members - CJEU Press Release 05-10-2015
CJEU judgment on applying data protection legislation to a foreign company - CJEU Press Release 01-10-2015
European Parliament Committee on Legal Affairs to discuss, among other things, limitation periods for traffic accidents - JURI Report 10-2015
Call for Evidence: EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services - European Commission Fact Sheet 30-09-2015
Have your say on geo-blocking and the role of platforms in the online economy - European Commission Press Release 24-09-2015
Justice for growth: Commission launches public consultation on resolving disputes out of court - European Commission Newsroom and Consultation page 18-09-2015
Have your say on Internet speed & quality: the European Commission launches a 360° review of telecoms rules - European Commission Access & Connectivity 11-09-2015
EDPS to set up an Ethics Board - EDPS Press Release 11-09-2015
Towards a new digital ethics Data, dignity and technology - EDPS Opinion 11-09-2015
EU General Court on assessment of the individual character of a design and freedom of the designer - Press Release 10-09-2015
Conference on Company Law in the Digital Age: Adapting company law and corporate governance to the digital world, Brussels, 02-10-2015 - European Commission Event Page
European Commission Consultation on cross-border parcel delivery - Consultation Page updated 29-07-2015
Opening a new Chapter for Data Protection - EDPS Press Release 27-07-2015
European Commission Actions grants call to support transnational projects on promoting the quality of the national justice systems - JUST/2015/JACC/AG/QUAL 07-2015
Commission works with European consumer authorities to better enforce consumer rights in the car rental sector – European Commission Press Release 13-07-2015
Circular economy: MEPs call for “systemic change” to address resource scarcity - European Parliament Article 09-07-2015
Copyright reform: promote cultural diversity and ensure access to it, say MEPs - European Parliament Article 09-07-2015
Report on 2014 infringements: Commission enforces correct implementation of EU law - European Commission Press Release 9-07-2015
CJEU on retaining pre-existing national
provisions - CJEU Press Release 09-07-2015
Copyright 2.0: why existing rules need an update to make them fit for the digital age - European Parliament Article 08-07-2015
End of roaming charges: Council confirms agreement with EP - Council Press Release 08-07-2015
TTIP: ease access to US market, protect EU standards, reform dispute settlement - European Parliament Press Release 08-07-2015
The General Court clarifies scope of condition requiring direct concern - General Court of the European Union Press Release 07-07-2015
European Commission seeks views on Europe's audiovisual media rules - Consultation Page 06-07-2015
Insurance distribution: Council and Parliament agree new rules - Council Press Release 30-07-2015
Commission calls for stricter enforcement of passenger rights legislation in Europe - European Commission Press Release 03-07-2015
Debate: should the freedom of panorama be introduced all over the EU? - European Parliament Article 02-07-2015
EU Data Protection Reform: a historic opportunity for Europe – European Data Protection Supervisor Press Release 02-07-2015
Commission welcomes deal to improve consumer protection for insurance products - European Commission Press Release 01-07-2015
A Union for the citizens Priorities of the Luxembourg Presidency 1 July to 31 December 2015 and website
Insurance distribution: Council and Parliament agree new rules - Latvian Presidency Media Release 30-06-2015
Progress achieved in the Council during Latvian Presidency - Latvian Presidency Media Release 30-06-2015
End of roaming charges: Latvian Presidency strikes a deal with EP - Latvian Presidency Media Release 30-06-2015
Cheaper mobile calls and open internet: MEPs and ministers strike informal deal - European Parliament Press Release 30-06-2015
Commission welcomes agreement to end roaming charges and to guarantee an open Internet – European Commission Press Release 30-06-2015
Roaming charges and open Internet: questions and answers - European Commission Fact Sheet 30-06-2015
TTIP: MEPs pave way for plenary vote by retabling June amendments - European Parliament Press Release 29-06-2015
Small claims procedure: Council and Parliament agree on new rules - Latvian Presidency Media Release 29-06-2015
Better Regulation: kick-off meeting on Interinstitutional Agreement - European Parliament Press Release 25-06-2015
Remarks by Commissioner Jourová after the launch of the Data protection regulation trilogue - European Commission Press Release 24-06-2015
Q&A on EU data protection reform - European Parliament Background Note 24-06-2015
Data protection: first round of talks to start Wednesday - European Parliament Press Release 24-06-2015
Small claims procedure: MEPs strike a deal with Council - European Parliament Press Release 23-06-2015
Digital Assembly participants: successful implementation of Digital Single Market Strategy to open new opportunities for EU economic development - Latvian Presidency Media Release 23-06-2015
European Commission launches infringement procedures against six Member States for lack of compliance with the Services Directive in the area of regulated professions - European Commission Press Release 18-06-2015
MEP Albrecht on data protection reform: People will be better informed - European Parliament Article 17-06-2015
Trade agreements: how to ensure they comply with EU data protection rules - European Parliament Article 18-06-2015
European Commission launches public consultation on corporate tax transparency - European Commission Press Release 17-06-2015
European Commission presents Action Plan for Fair and Efficient Corporate Taxation in the EU – European Commission Press Release 17-06-2015
EU copyright reform must balance rightholders’ and users’ interests, say MEPs - European Parliament Press Release 16-06-2015
Trade secrets: freedom of expression must be protected, say legal affairs MEPs - European Parliament Press Release 16-06-2015
Italian legislation requiring certification bodies to have their registered office in Italy
is contrary to EU law - Court of Justice of the European Union Press Release 16-06-2015
The General Court upholds the registration of the shape of Lego figures as a Community trade mark - General Court of the European Union Press Release 16-06-2015
Trade agreements and data flows - Speech by European Data Protection Supervisor Buttarelli 16-06-2015
Stronger data protection rules for Europe - European Commission Fact Sheet 15-06-2015
European Commission proposal on new data protection rules to boost EU Digital Single Market supported by Justice Ministers - European Commission Press release 15-06-2015
Data Protection: Council agrees on a general approach - Council Press Release 15-06-2015
Outcome of Justice and Home Affairs Council 15 to 16-06-2015: general approach on data protection, general approach on acceptance of public documents, recommendations on cross-border video conferencing and guidelines on implementing the e-Justice action plan
European Commission Public consultation on contract rules for online purchases of digital content and tangible goods - European Commission Consultation Page 12-06-2015
Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: approval on behalf of the EU - Council Press Release 11-06-2015
CJEU rules on the scope of "civil or commercial matters" in the EU Regulation on service of documents - CJEU Press Release 11-06-2015
After ACTA: EU needs new tools to protect EU intellectual property rights - European Parliament Press Release 09-06-2015
CJEU clarifies the rules on consumer protection regarding the sale of
consumer goods and associated guarantees - CJEU Press Release 04-05-2015
DG Competition Best Practices on disclosure of information in data rooms and annex standard data room rules and standard non-disclosure agreement - European Commission Competition mergers page 02-06-2015
Ministers adopt conclusions on digital transformation of European industry - Latvian Presidency Media Release 28-05-2015
Guidance on the preparation of public versions of European Commission merger decisions - European Commission Competition mergers page 26-06-2015
Insolvency: throwing a lifeline to struggling companies - European Parliament Article 21-05-2015
Victims of an unlawful cartel may claim compensation for their loss before the
courts where one of the participants in the infringement is domiciled - CJEU Press Release 21-05-2015
A Strategy for the Digital Single Market in a nutshell including related links – European Commission 06-05-2015
Digital single market – committee chairs welcome proposal – European Parliament Press Release 06-05-2015
Payment services: Council and Parliament agree new rules – Latvian Presidency Media Release 06-05-2015
Antitrust: Commission launches e-commerce sector inquiry – Factsheet 06-05-2015
Antitrust: Commission launches e-commerce sector inquiry – Press Release 06-05-2015
A Digital Single Market for Europe: Commission sets out 16 initiatives to make it happen – Press Release 06-05-2015
Investor-state dispute settlement proposals debated with Commissioner Malmström – European Parliament Press Release 06-05-2015
Updating payment service rules: MEPs do deal with the Council – European Parliament Press Release 05-05-2015
From geo-blocking to cloud computing: Parliament’s guide to the digital age – Article 05-05-2015
Commissioner Hill welcomes agreement on the revised Payment Services Directive – Press Release 05-05-2015
Package holiday protection: MEPs strike a deal with Council – Press Release 05-05-2015
The General Court confirms that there exists a likelihood of confusion between the
figurative and word sign SKYPE and the word mark SKY - General Court of the European Union Press Release 05-05-2015
Nationality requirement for notaries: Commission takes Hungary to Court to ensure non-discrimination - Press Release 29-04-2015
Judgment in Case C-96/14 Jean-Claude Van Hove v CNP Assurances SA - Press Release 23-04-2015
Legal affairs MEPs back plans to facilitate recovery of small debts - European Parliament Press Release 16-04-2015
Commissioner Vestager Competition policy for the Digital Single Market: Focus on e-commerce - Speech 26-03-2015
Commissioner Vestager announces proposal for e-commerce sector inquiry - Commission Press Release 26-03-2015
European experts to discuss review of the EU copyright framework - Presidency Media Release 26-03-2015
Commissioner Bieńkowska on making the Single Market work for Europe's citizens and businesses - Speech 26-03-2015
Speaking points by Vice-President Ansip following College orientation debate on Digital Single Market - Commission Press Release 25-03-2015
Digital Single Market Strategy: European Commission agrees areas for action - Commission Press Release 25-03-2015
The interplay between Brussels I bis and the Hague Choice of Court Convention - Video by Professor Marta Pertegás, First Secretary, Hague Conference on Private International Law 23-03-2015
Competitiveness Council: A digital economy for smart, sustainable and inclusive EU growth - Presidency Media Release 19-03-2015
Workshop on Cross-border activities in the EU - Making life easier for citizens - European Parliament 26-02-2015
Concluding the EU Data Protection Reform is essential for the Digital Single Market - Commission Statement 28-01-2015
The Damages Directive: towards more effective enforcement of the EU competition rules - European Commission DG Competition Policy Brief 01-2015
Prime Minister to present Latvian Presidency priorities to the European Parliament - see live Broadcast 14-01-2015
Cutting red tape: Savings of up to €48 million thanks to new rules for cross-border judgments - Commission Press Release 9-01-2015
A new start: European Commission 2015 Work Programme - 16-12-2014
Main Results of Justice and Home Affairs Council - 4 and 5-12-2014
Justice Ministers agree on modern insolvency rules 4-12-2014 - see Commission Press Release and Council Press Release
Why the EU needs a Digital Single Market - Commission Speech 26-11-2014
EU Directive on antitrust damages actions adopted 10-11-2014 - see Commission Press Release and Council Press Release
European Council appoints the new Commission - Press Release 23-10-2014
Antitrust litigation – The way ahead - European Commission Vice President Almunia Speech 23-10-2014
Combating tax evasion: Council agrees to extend automatic exchange of information - Press Release 14-10-2014
Choice of Court Convention: EU businesses receive a major boost for international trade - European Commission Press Release 10-10-2014
Outcome of EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting - 9 and 10-10-2014
European Parliament hearing candidate European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Vĕra Jourová - 01-10-2014
Public hearings of candidate European Commissioners: format and schedule - 18-09-2014
How a common sales law will boost growth and job creation - European Commission Speech 05-09-2014
Juncker unveils new European Commission - 10-09-2014
Council adopts electronic identification rules - PRESSE 402 23-07-2014
EU action protecting consumers in online games - European Commission IP/14/847 18-07-2014
Modern Insolvency Rules: European Commission kicks off EU-wide interconnection of insolvency registers - European Commission IP/14/774 07-07-2014
Strategic guidelines in the area of freedom, security and justice agreed by European Council 27 June 2014
New guidelines to help EU businesses use the Cloud - European Commission IP/14/743 26-06-2014
Taking consumer rights into the digital age: over 507 million citizens will benefit as of today - European Commission IP/14/655 13-06-2014
Modern insolvency rules: EU Ministers back Commission proposal - European Commission MEMO/14/397 06-06-2014
European Account Preservation Order adopted - European Commission MEMO/14/342 and Council IP/9602/14 13-05-2014
Commission welcomes Parliament vote to facilitate damages claims by victims of antitrust violations - European Commission IP/14/455 17-04-2014
European Parliament paves the way for cross-border debt recovery - Commission MEMO/14/307 15-04-2014

The interplay between Brussels I bis and the Hague Choice of Court Convention

Professor Marta Pertegás, First Secretary, Hague Conference on Private International Law Watch video

Gentlemen's agreements

Professor Avv. Luca Di Donna, European Private Law and Cooperation, University of Rome La Sapienza and Studio Legale Professor Avv. Guido Alpa Watch video part I and part II

The necessity to take into consideration the national law applicable to contracts in spite of the increasing harmonization of contract law
Professor Giuditta Cordero-Moss, Department of Private Law, University of Oslo Watch video

Implications of a 'Europe-Only Cloud'

Professor Christopher Millard, Professor of Privacy and Information Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London and Head of the Cloud Legal Project Watch video

The new European insolvency rules

Professor Bob Wessels, Legal Counsel and Advisor, Professor of International Insolvency Law, University of Leiden Watch video

European Regulation on the freezing of bank accounts - key issues for practitioners and businesses

Sarah Garvey, PSL Counsel and Head Litigation Know How & Training, Allen & Overy LLP Watch video

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