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Law Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe enters into force. As of today, cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU. A Communication adopted by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Irish Justice Minister secures agreement on European Protection Order 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products (Q&A)

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and answers: New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products What is the black symbol? The black symbol is an inverted equilateral black triangle to be included in product information for certain categories of medicinal products. The symbol … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law

Possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. is investigated by The European Commission

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether State support measures granted by Greece to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Law, Metals and Minerals

The European Commission opens in-depth investigation into state measures in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A.

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out if State support measures granted by Greece in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. (HDS, or Ellinika Amyntika Systimata A.E. – EAS in Greek) comply with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Law

The European Commission opened in-depth investigation into public funding of five Dutch professional football clubs

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether measures of five municipalities in the Netherlands in favour of local professional football clubs comply with EU State aid rules. None of those measures, taken … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Netherlands, Sports

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers from network charges granted in Germany since 2011 constitutes state aid

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into potential aid for large electricity consumers exempted from network charges in Germany Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Law

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these measures are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for non-compliance with browser choice commitments

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for failing to comply with its commitments to offer users a browser choice screen enabling them to easily choose their preferred web browser. In 2009, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology

EU Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs will discuss a number of measures aimed at increasing border security in Europe

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs will discuss a number of measures aimed at increasing border security in Europe at a two-day meeting in Brussels this week. Ministers are also expected to approve proposals agreed with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety

The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”)

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Antitrust: Commission opens formal proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent, AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”) to investigate whether it limited competition on the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Lithuania, Transportation & Logistics

Statement by VP Almunia on Microsoft’s fine of 561 million euros

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Joaquín Almunia – Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the Commission adopted a decision sanctioning Microsoft for its failure to comply with the legally binding commitments which it made to the Commission. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Technology

Viviane Reding and Ilse Aigner see European data protection reform as ‘historic opportunity’

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding and German Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner see European data protection reform as ‘historic opportunity’ Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU Justice Commissioner and Vice President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, and the German Federal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Technology

The European Commission has found a Finnish short-term export-credit insurance scheme to be in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found a Finnish short-term export-credit insurance scheme to be in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme is limited to insurance cover that is currently not available on the private market and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Insurance, International Trade, Law

Broad political support at today’s ECOFIN Council on the Capital Requirements Directive IV compromise package

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency hopes to make progress on outstanding technical issues in discussions with the Parliament over the coming weeks. Agreement also reached on the “Two Pack” of economic surveillance measures for the Eurozone. There was broad … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics

Alan Shatter TD: Victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable people at risk of violence will gain an additional layer of protection following agreement in Brussels this week

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on Friday, 8 March, 2013 Ministers are expected to formally approve a deal reached with the European Parliament on the European Protection Order.  This new EU Regulation will mean … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Society

Bulgaria joins the Unified Patent Court agreement

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The formalities enabling Bulgaria to become the 25th signatory state to the Unified Patent Court agreement have been accomplished today. The first 24 member states signed on 19 February. For more information see press release: Signing of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Technology

EU data protection reform: Vice-President Reding and Polish Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs Boni want rules that are good for citizens and good for business

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Brussels, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner and Michał Boni, Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Poland, met in Brussels where they reaffirmed their intention to make swift progress on the proposed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Poland, Politics, Technology