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Next step in infringement procedure regarding independence of Polish Supreme Court - European Commission Press Release 14/08/2018

Enjoy your new digital rights across Europe during summer holidays - European Commission Press Release 27/07/2018

Brexit: Communication on preparing for UK withdrawal from EU - European Commission Press Release 19/07/2018

Guidance on protecting cross-border EU investments - European Commission Press Release and Fact Sheet 19/07/2018

Commission refers Ireland to Court regarding safety legislation - European Commission Press Release 19/07/2018

European Citizens' Initiative: Commission registers initiative on Permanent European Union Citizenship - European Commission Press Release 18/07/2018

EU and Japan agree to create world's largest area of safe data flows - European Commission Press Release 17/07/2018

State aid: Commission adopts Best Practices Code to streamline and speed up State aid control - European Commission Press Release 16/07/2018

EU consumer rules and Airbnb - European Commission Press Release 16/07/2018

Consumer product quality: MEPs take aim at dual standards - European Parliament Press Release 12/07/2018

Single digital gateway: a time saver for citizens and companies - European Parliament Press Release 12/07/2018

Personal data door-to-door: CJEU Judgment in Case C-25/17 Tietosuojavaltuutettu v Jehovan todistajat - uskonnollinen yhdyskunta - CJEU Press Release 12/07/2018

Parliament to review copyright rules in September - European Parliament Press Release 05/07/2018

Commission consultation on draft guidelines to help national courts estimate the economic harm caused by cartels - European Commission Press Release 05/07/2018

Brussel Ia scope - Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-308/17 Greece v Leo Kuhn – CJEU Press Release 04/07/2018

Third Facebook-Cambridge Analytica hearing: data breach prevention and cures - European Parliament Press Release 03/07/2018

New EU rules ensure better protection for 120 million holidaymakers this summer - European Commission Press Release 29/06/2018

Anonymising requests for preliminary rulings involving natural persons - CJEU Press Release 29/06/2018

Trade barriers: EU removes record number in response to surge in protectionism - European Commission Press Release 26/06/2018

Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans - European Commission Press Release 25/06/2018

Joint statement on the progress to build European supercomputers - European Commission Statement 25/06/2018

European Commission ready to start negotiations for a new ambitious partnership with 79 countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific - European Commission Press Release 22/06/2018

A framework for the free flow of non-personal data in the EU - European Commission Fact Sheet 21/06/2018

Digital Single Market: EU negotiators reach a political agreement on free flow of non-personal data - European Commission Press Release 19/06/2018

Artificial Intelligence: Commission discusses ethical and social impact with philosophical and non-confessional organisations - European Commission Press Release 18/06/2018

Joint statement on the one year anniversary of the end of roaming charges in Europe - European Commission Statement 15/06/2018

Second round of negotiations on mandatory Transparency Register - European Commission Statement 12/06/2018

EU-wide rules for safety of drones approved by European Parliament - European Parliament Press Release 12/06/2018

Boosting cooperation between tax and customs authorities - European Commission Press Release 08/06/2018

Digital Single Market: updated audiovisual rules - European Commission Fact Sheet 07/06/2018

Digital Single Market: Political agreement on the rules shaping the telecommunication markets in the 5G era - European Commission Fact Sheet 06/06/2018

Facebook fan page and data protection: CJEU Judgment in Case C-210/16 Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein v Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein GmbH – CJEU Press Release 05/06/2018

EU launches WTO case regarding China's technology transfers - European Commission Press Release 01/06/2018

Commission proposes to modernise and digitalise EU civil judicial cooperation - European Commission Press Release 31/05/2018

Commission welcomes provisional political agreement on new rules to make national competition authorities even more effective enforcers - European Commission Statement 30/05/2018

Stronger insurance rules to protect victims of motor vehicle accidents - European Commission Press Release 24/05/2018

Statement ahead of the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation - European Commission Statement 24/05/2018

New rules on data protection for EU institutions agreed - Council Press Release 23/05/2018

How digital is your country? - European Commission Press Release 18/05/2018

Screening of websites on telecommunication and other digital services - European Commission Fact Sheet 18/05/2018

Scope of consumer contracts: CJEU Judgment in Case C-147/16 Karel de Grote-Hogeschool VZW v Susan Romy Jozef Kuijpers - CJEU Press Release 17/05/2018

Completing a trusted Digital Single Market for the benefit of all - European Commission Press Release 15/05/2018

12 Questions for the Future of Europe: Commission Launches Online Citizens' Consultation - European Commission Press Release 09/05/2018

Questions and Answers: Directive on Security of Network and Information systems, the first EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity - European Commission Fact Sheet 04/05/2018

Delayed flights compensation stopovers outside EU: CJEU Judgment in Case C-537/17
Claudia Wegener v Royal Air Maroc SA - CJEU Press Release 31/05/2018

Online platforms: Commission sets new standards on transparency and fairness - European Commission Press Release 26/04/2018

Tackling online disinformation: Commission proposes an EU-wide Code of Practice - European Commission Press Release 26/04/2018

Commission proposes new rules to help companies move across borders and find online solutions - European Commission Press Release 25/04/2018

Data in the EU: Commission steps up efforts to increase availability and boost healthcare data sharing - European Commission Press Release 25/04/2018

Artificial intelligence: Commission outlines a European approach to boost investment and set ethical guidelines - European Commission Press Release 25/04/2018

Whistleblower protection: Commission sets new, EU-wide rules - European Commission Press Release 23/04/2018

European Commission acts to ban unfair trade practices in the food supply chain - European Commission Press Release 12/04/2018

A New Deal for Consumers: Commission strengthens EU consumer rights and enforcement - European Commission Press Release 11/04/2018

Preparing Europe's future, building on a strong Digital Single Market: joint statement following Digital Day 2018 - European Commission Statement 10/04/2018

Action for damages: CJEU Order in Case T-197/17 Marc Abel and Others v Commission - CJEU Press Release 04/05/2018

Legislative response reviewable: Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-51/17
OTP Bank Nyrt and OTP Faktoring Követeléskezelő Zrt v Teréz Ilyés and Emil Kiss - CJEU Press Release 03/05/2018

Notifying criminal penalties: CJEU Judgment in Case C-320/16 Uber France SAS – CJEU Press Release 10/04/2018

A better deal for consumers: Cheap euro transfers everywhere in the Union and fairer currency conversions - European Commission Press Release 28/03/2018

Digital Single Market: Portability of online content services - European Commission Fact Sheet 27/03/2018

Travel with your digital subscriptions: Joint statement - European Commission Statement 27/03/2018

Judicial statistics 2017: the number of cases brought has once again exceeded 1,600 - CJEU Press Release 23/03/2018

Access to trialogue documents: CJEU Judgment in Case T-540/15 De Capitani v European Parliament - CJEU Press Release 21/03/2018

Digital Taxation: Commission proposes new measures to ensure that all companies pay fair tax in the EU - European Commission Press Release 21/03/2018

FinTech: Commission takes action for a more competitive and innovative financial market - European Commission Press Release 08/03/2018

Brexit: European Commission publishes draft Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement - European Commission Press Release 28/02/2018

Social media companies need to do more to fully comply with EU consumer rules - European Commission Press Release 15/02/2018

European Commission launches the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum - European Commission Press Release 01/02/2018

New Code of Conduct strengthening ethical rules for Members of the European Commission enters into force - European Commission Press Release 31/01/2018

Assessing health technology in the EU: Commission proposes to reinforce cooperation amongst Member States - European Commission Press Release 31/01/2018

Brexit: European Commission receives mandate to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom on transitional arrangements - European Commission Press Release 29/01/2018

Data protection rules fit for a digital and globalised age: Joint Statement ahead of the 2018 Data Protection Day - European Commission Statement 26/01/2018

Collective Rights Management: Commission refers Poland to Court and closes eight cases - European Commission Press Release 25/01/2018

Broadband Cost Reduction Directive: Commission refers Bulgaria and the Netherlands to Court and closes two cases - European Commission Press Release 25/01/2018

Consumer forum: CJEU Judgment in Case C-498/16 Maximilian Schrems v Facebook Ireland Limited - CJEU Press Release 25/01/2018

Commission publishes guidance on upcoming new data protection rules - European Commission Press Release 24/01/2018

Commission welcomes new rules promoting more competition in processing of card payments - European Commission Press Release 18/01/2018

Future of Europe: President Juncker appoints members to Task Force on Subsidiarity and Proportionality - European Commission Press Release 18/01/2018

Payment services: Consumers to benefit from cheaper, safer and more innovative electronic payments - European Commission Press Release 12/01/2018

Commission proposes to invest EUR 1 billion in world-class European supercomputers - European Commission Press Release 11/01/2018

Rule of Law: European Commission acts to defend judicial independence in Poland - European Commission Press Release 20/12/2017

Personal data and exams: CJEU Judgment in Case C-434/16 Peter Nowak v Data Protection Commissioner - CJEU Press Release 20/12/2017

Safe products in the EU Single Market: Commission acts to reinforce trust - European Commission Press Release 19/12/2017

Japan: Facilitating business exchanges by setting the global data protection standard together - European Commission Speech 15/12/2017

Making parcel delivery more affordable - European Commission Press Release 14/12/2017

E-commerce in EU enterprises - European Commission EUROSTAT 14/12/2017

More transparency in EU decision-making: new register of delegated acts - European Commission Press Release 13/12/2017

Commission closes infringement procedures and complaints in the gambling sector - European Commission Press Release 07/12/2017

Late payment: Commission refers Italy to Court - European Commission Press Release 07/12/2017

Luxury goods, authorised distributors and third-party internet platforms: CJEU Judgment in Case C-230/16 Coty Germany GmbH v Parfümerie Akzente GmbH - CJEU Press Release 06/12/2017

Intellectual property: Protecting Europe's know-how and innovation leadership - European Commission Press Release 29/11/2017

Retransmission of TV in cloud: CJEU Judgment in Case C-265/16 VCAST Limited v RTI SpA - CJEU Press Release 29/11/2017

Payment services: safer and more innovative electronic payments - European Commission Press Release 27/11/2017

Motor vehicle insurance against civil liability: CJEU Judgment in Case C-514/16 - CJEU Press Release 28/11/2017

Ending unjustified geo-blocking: online shoppers must be treated equally - European Parliament IMCO Press Release 21-11-2017

More online TV and radio across borders - European Parliament JURI Press Release 21-11-2017

Buying online: EU-wide remedies against defective digital goods - European Parliament IMCO-JURI Press Release 21-11-2017

Buying online: Parliament beefs up protection against fraudsters - European Parliament Press Release 14-11-2017

First e-signing of an EU legislative act - European Parliament Press Release 25-10-2017

European Day of Justice - European Commission Event page 25-10-2016

EU-wide protection needed for whistle-blowers - European Parliament Press Release 24-10-2017

Stronger privacy rules for online communications - European Parliament Press Release 19-10-2017

EU-US Privacy Shield: first review - European Commission Press Release 18-10-2017 and Fact Sheet

Double taxation: Council approves new dispute resolution system - Council Press Release 10-10-2017

Increasing the impact of public investment through efficient and professional procurement - European Commission Press Release 3-10-2017 and Fact Sheet

Whistle-blowers: JURI calls for EU-wide protection 2-10-2017 - European Parliament Press Release

Cheaper phone calls to other EU countries - European Parliament ITRE Press Release 2-10-2017

Joint Statement on the EU-US Privacy Shield Review - European Commission Press Release 21-09-2017

EU-Canada PNR - CJEU Opinion 1/15 CJEU Press Release 26-07-2017

Growing demand for cross-border online shopping - European Commission Press Release 25-07-2017

Legal action regarding publication of information on the internet - AG Opinion in Case C-194/16 Bolagsupplysningen and Ilsjan CJEU Press Release 13-07-2017

Civil Procedure Project - European Parliament JURI Hearing 6-07-2017

Airlines cancellation fees - CJEU Judgment in Case C-290/16 Air Berlin CJEU Press Release 6-07-2017

State of play of EU-Japan dialogue on data protection - European Commission Press Release 4-07-2017

New rules facilitating cross-border insolvency proceedings enters into force today - European Commission Press Release 26-06-2017

Emanation of the State for claims based on EU Directive not transposed correctly - Advocate General Opinion Case C-413/15 Farrell CJEU Press Release 22-06-2017

European Services e-card - European Parliament IMCO Hearing 21-06-2017

The EU-wide protection of whistleblowers - European Parliament PANA-JURI Hearing 21-06-2017

Online platforms: fight fake news, protect privacy, foster fair competition - European Parliament Press Release 15-06-2017

More lobby transparency to foster public trust in EU institutions - European Parliament Press Release 15-06-2017

Sharing economy: European Parliament calls for clear EU guidelines - European Parliament Press Release 15-06-2017

President Tajani: “Today marks the end of the era of roaming charges in the EU” - European Parliament Press Release 15-06-2017

End of roaming charges in the EU: Joint statement by 3 EU institutions - European Parliament Press Release 14-06-2017

Outcome Justice and Home Affairs Council 8 and 9-06-2017 - Council Press Release

New rules for contracts for the supply of digital content: Council adopts its position - Council Press Release 8-06-2017

Legal consequences of Brexit - JURI Hearing 30-05-2017

European Commission lays ground work for future action in EU consumer law - European Commission Press Release 29-05-2017

Data protection reform package – European Commission Q&A 24-05-2017

One year ahead of the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation - European Commission Statement 24-05-2017

Double taxation: Council agrees its position on dispute resolution procedures - Council Press Release 23-05-2017

Report on the application of EU Charter of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 - European Commission Press Release 18-05-2017

Watching online films and TV while abroad - European Parliament Press Release 18-05-2017

Consumers in the digital world: 8th annual European e-commerce conference - European Commission Speech 11-05-2017

IMCO calls for EU strategy on the collaborative economy - European Parliament IMCO Press Release 3-05-2017

New steps to enhance compliance and practical functioning of EU Single Market - European Commission Press Release 2-05-2017 and Fact Sheet

E-commerce: ending unjustified geo-blocking across the EU - European Parliament IMCO Press Release 25-04-2017

e-Privacy reform - European Parliament LIBE Hearing 11-04-2017

EU Justice Scoreboard 2017 - European Commission Press Release 10-04-2017 and Fact Sheet

Screening of comparison websites in the travel sector - European Commission Q&A 7-04-2017

End of roaming: final hurdle cleared - European Parliament Press Release 6-04-2017

MEPs on Data Privacy Shield - European Parliament Press Release 6-04-2017

New EU rules on medical devices - European Commission Press Release 5-04-2017 and Fact Sheet

EU-US data flows and data protection: opportunities and challenges in the digital era - European Commission Speech 31-03-2017

Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting 27 and 28-03-2017 - Council Press Release

Buying online and solving disputes online: 24,000 consumers used new European platform in first year - European Commission Press Release 24-03-2017

The Unitary Patent: state of play - European Parliament JURI Hearing 23-03-2017

E-commerce: EU-wide rules to protect consumers better and stop rogue traders - European Parliament Press Release 21-03-2017

European Commission and Member State consumer authorities ask social media companies to comply with EU consumer rules - European Commission Press Release 17-03-2017

Keeping EU consumers safe: online marketplaces join efforts to remove dangerous products from EU market - European Commission Press Release 16-03-2017

Notaries and property rights - Judgment in Case C-342/15 Piringer CJEU Press Release 9-03-2017

Personal data in companies register and right to be forgotten - Judgment in Case C-398/15 Manni CJEU Press Release 9-03-2017

Notaries, authentic documents and enforcement proceedings - Judgments in Cases C-484/15 C-551/15 Zulfikarpašić CJEU Press Release 9-03-2017

Annulment of merger decision for procedural irregularity - Judgment of the General Court in Case T-194/13 United Parcel Service v Commission CJEU Press Release 7-03-2017

Cost of after-sales telephone number calls - Judgment in Case C-568/15 Zentrale zur Bekämpfung unlauteren Wettbewerbs Frankfurt am Main CJEU Press Release 2-03-2017

Robots and artificial intelligence: MEPs call for EU-wide liability rules - European Parliament Press Release 16-02-2017

Late payment: Commission urges 4 Member States to comply with Late Payment Directive - European Commission Press Release 15-02-2017

MEPs call for EU-wide protection for whistle-blowers - European Parliament Press Release 14-02-2017

Accessing online films and TV while abroad: deal with Council - European Parliament Press Release 7-02-2017

End of mobile roaming charges: deal on lower wholesale price caps - European Parliament Press Release 1-02-2017

Taking data protection into a digital and globalised era - European Commission Statement 27-01-2017

Robots: JURI calls for EU-wide rules - European Parliament JURI Press Release 12-01-2017

Maltese Presidency priorities discussed in Parliamentary committees – European Parliament Press Release 12-01-2017

Robots: Legal Affairs Committee calls for EU-wide rules – European Parliament Press Release 12-01-2017

Rise of the robots: Delvaux on why their use should be regulated – European Parliament Article 12-01-2017

Damages for excessive length of the proceedings before the General Court - General Court Judgment in Case T-577/14 Gascogne Sack Deutschland and Gascogne v Union of the General Court CJEU Press Release 10-01-2017

Commission outlines next steps towards a European data economy - European Commission Press Release and Q&A 10-01-2017

Commission proposes high level of privacy rules for all electronic communications and updates data protection rules for EU institutions - European Commission Press Release 10-01-2017

A services economy that works for Europeans - European Commission Q&A 10-01-2017

A services economy that works for Europeans - European Commission Press Release and Fact Sheet 10-01-2017

Commission proposes high level of privacy rules for all electronic communications and updates data protection rules for EU institutions - European Commission Press Release, Fact Sheet and Fact Sheet 10-01-2017

CJEU on excessive length of proceedings: Judgment in Case T-577/14 Gascogne Sack Deutschland and Gascogne v European Union - CJEU Press Release 10-01-2017

Budgetary Control Committee MEPs call for EU-wide protection for whistle-blowers – European Parliament Press Release 9-01-2017

Fundamental Rights Implications on Big Data - European Parliament LIBE Hearing 08-12-2016

Coming up: what Parliament will be working on this year – European Parliament Article 4-01-2017

Commission welcomes entry into force of new transparency rules for tax rulings - European Commission Press Release 3-01-2017

Maltese Presidency Priorities - 1-01-2017 to 30-06-2017

Access to documents: Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-213/15 P Commission v Patrick Breyer – CJEU Press Release 21-12-2016

Retention of data: Judgment in Joined Cases C-203/15 Tele2 Sverige AB v Post-och telestyrelsen and C-698/15 Secretary of State for the Home Department v Tom Watson and Others - CJEU Press Release 21-12-2016

EDPS Newsletter - 20-12-2016

End of roaming charges for travellers in the EU in 2017 – European Commission Q&A 15-12-2016

Joint Declaration on the EU's legislative priorities for 2017 – European Commission Press Release 13-12-2016

What to expect when we inspect – EDPS Factsheet on inspections 12-12-2016

Political agreement on boosting mobile internet services with high-quality radio frequencies – European Commission Press Release 14-12-2016

Discussions on a multilateral investment court - European Commission Press Release and Fact Sheet 13-12-2016

Commission steps up enforcement of EU law for the benefit of citizens, consumers and businesses – European Commission Press Release 13-12-2016

Council approves the EU's legislative priorities for 2017 – Council Press Release 14-12-2016

Joint Statement on ending roaming charges - European Commission Statement 12-12-2016

Coming soon: use your online film subscription while abroad – European Parliament Press Release 30-11-2016

End of roaming charges: Industry MEPs cap wholesale prices for use of networks - European Parliament Press Release 29-11-2016

Commission proposes new approach to business insolvency in Europe – European Commission Press Release 22-11-2016

Services: Commission requests 9 Member States to remove excessive and unjustified obstacles to cross-border activities - European Commission Press Release 17-11-2016

Services Directive: costs for licensing application - Judgment in Case C-316/15 Timothy Martin Hemming, trading as 'Simply Pleasure Ltd' and Others v Westminster City – CJEU Press Release 16-11-2016

Lending e-books: Judgment in Case C-174/15 Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken v Stichting Leenrecht – CJEU Press Release 10-11-2016

Call costs to after-service numbers: Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-568/15 Zentrale zur Bekämpfung unlauteren Wettbewerbs Frankfurt am Main e.V. v comtech GmbH – CJEU Press Release 10-11-2016

Including essential information in credit agreements: CJEU Judgment in Case C-42/15 Home Credit Slovakia, a.s. v Klára Bíróovà - CJEU Press Release 9-11-2016

Statement welcoming the adoption of the first EU-wide rules to make public sector websites and apps more accessible - European Commission Statement 26-10-2016

European Day of Justice - Events 25-10-2016

European Consumer Summit: EU consumer and marketing law: still fit for purpose? Achievements and challenges - European Commission Event 17-10-2016

Commissioner Jourová on the review of consumer policy - Speech 17-10-2016

CJEU on reselling user licences - Judgment in Case C-166/15 Aleksandrs Ranks and Jurijs Vasiļevičs 12-10-2016

European Commission Consultation on Evaluation of procedural and jurisdictional aspects of EU merger control - Consultation 07-10-2016

Big data: MEPs look at risks and opportunities - European Parliament Article 27-09-2016

End of roaming charges in the EU in 2017: Commission agrees on new approach to make it work for all Europeans - European Commission Press Release and Q&A 21-09-2016

CJEU on liability for copyright infringements by users of free of charge Wi-Fi network - Judgment in Case C-484/14 Tobias Mc Fadden v Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH 15-09-2016

State of the Union 2016: Commission proposes modern EU copyright rules for European culture to flourish and circulate - European Commission Press Release and Q&A 14-09-2016

European Commission Report on the application of Directive 2008/52/EC on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters - Report 26-08-2016

European Commission Consultation on Single Market Information Tool - Consultation 02-08-2016

European Commission Consultation on the Single Digital Gateway - Consultation 26-07-2016

European Commission launches EU-US Privacy Shield: stronger protection for transatlantic data flows - Press Release and FAQs 12-07-2016

Convergence of insolvency frameworks within the European Union: the way forward - Event 12-07-2016

EU must provide legal protection to whistle-blowers, urge MEPs - European Parliament Press Release 07-07-2016

CJEU on financial damage and jurisdiction - Judgment in Case C-12/15 Universal Music International Holding BV v Michael Tétreault Schilling and Others 16-06-2016

Advocate General Szpunar on lending electronic books - Opinion Case C-174/15 Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken v Stichting Leenrecht 16-06-2016

Commission takes steps to modernise EU's standardisation policy - European Commission Press Release 01-06-2016

Trade secrets protection: Council adopts new directive - Council Press Release 27-05-2016

European Commission Consultation on the regulation of professions: Member States' National Action Plans and proportionality in regulation - Consultation 27-05-2016

Portability of digital content: Council agreement on main principles - Council Press Release 26-05-2016

Commission proposes new e-commerce rules to help consumers and companies reap full benefit of Single Market - European Commission Press Release 25-05-2016

Commission updates EU audiovisual rules and presents targeted approach to online platforms - European Commission Press Release 25-05-2016

From geo-blocking to cloud computing: Parliament’s guide to the digital age - European Parliament Article 24-05-2016

European Commission Consultation for the Fitness Check of EU consumer and marketing law - Consultation 12-05-2016

MEPs call for a more innovative single market, stripped of unjustified barriers - European Parliament Press Release 21-04-2016

Commission sets out path to digitise European industry - European Commission Press Release 19-04-2016

Trade secrets: protecting businesses, safeguarding the right to information - European Parliament Press Release 14-04-2016

EU Justice Scoreboard 2016: learning from each other to improve the effectiveness of national justice systems - European Commission Press Release and Q&A 11-04-2016

European Commission Consultation on the Evaluation and Review of the ePrivacy Directive - Consultation 11-04-2016

Data protection reform: Council adopts position at first reading - Council Press Release 08-04-2016

Data protection reform - Parliament approves new rules fit for the digital era - European Parliament Press Release 14-04-2016

European Commission Consultation on the role of publishers in the copyright value chain and on the 'panorama exception' - Consultation 23-03-2016

European Commission Consultation on an effective insolvency framework within the EU - Consultation 23-03-2016

Sending data to the US: how to safeguard your privacy - European Parliament Article 18-03-2016

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 09-12-2015

Digital Contracts for Europe: Question & Answers - European Commission Fact Sheet 09-12-2015

Commission takes first steps to broaden access to online content and outlines its vision to modernise EU copyright rules - European Commission Press Release 09-12-2015

Making EU copyright rules fit for the digital age: Questions & Answers - European Commission Fact Sheet 09-12-2015

Commission welcomes agreement to make EU online environment more secure - European Commission Press Release 08-12-2015

Court of Justice of the EU: Council adopts reform of General Court - Council Press Release 03-12-2015

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 06-11-2015

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