Case Law Digest May 2022
In this edition of the Case Law Digest, we take a look at the recent decisions made from the Court of Justice of the European Union from April to May 2022. These cases cover the de-referencing of allegedly inaccurate content, approximation of laws, air transport and unfair terms in consumer ...
Finland and Sweden to join NATO
In a historic shift in their defence policies, Finland and Sweden will apply to join the NATO alliance, despite warnings from Russia. The accession of the two Nordic countries will expand the alliance’s mutual security pact at a crucial time. However, Turkey may present some hurdles along the way.
Lessons from the Ukrainian cyber front
Russia’s cyberattacks on Ukraine in the lead-up to its invasion should be a wake-up call for Europe. The EU must quickly adopt the revised Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive and improve its operational readiness.
Commission publishes the proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence
On 23 February, the Commission published its proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (see also here). The aim of the proposed law is to encourage sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour and to apply human rights and environmental considerations in companies’ activities and corporate governance.
Commission publishes the proposal for the EU Data Act
On 23 February, the Commission published its long-awaited proposal for the regulation on fair access and use of data (EU Data Act). The Act is a key element of the European Strategy for Data published in 2019 and aims at creating a single market for data. The proposal’s main objective ...
European Parliament approves its position on the Digital Services Act
CJEU Rules against Poland and Hungary in the latest development on the rule of law
IBA releases statement defending the principle of lawyer-client confidentiality
EU and UK Parliaments announce their delegation members to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
Commission publishes proposals on shell entities and global minimum level of taxation
