The EU will impose new tariffs on U.S. goods starting April 1 and April 13, 2025, in response to U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.
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EU Omnibus Package: Proposed Changes to Reduce ESG Compliance Burdens for Businesses
On 26 Feb 2025, the EU unveiled the Omnibus Package to ease compliance with key ESG laws, including CSRD and CS3D, aiming to reduce administrative burdens by 25% overall and 35% for SMEs. Inspired by the Draghi report on competitiveness, the Proposal focuses on streamlining regulations for businesses.
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Last Call for Global Minimum Tax Compliance: Considerations for Multinationals Operating in the EU
The global minimum tax (GMT) tax took effect in more than 40 jurisdictions in 2024. This GT Alert highlights elements to consider before year-end.
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Navigating EU Foreign Subsidy Investigations
As the European Union increases its regulatory focus on foreign subsidies, businesses face a complex and evolving compliance landscape.
This GT Alert specifically addresses the EU’s investigative actions under two
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EU Court Ruling Expands Copyright Protection for International Works of Applied Art
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its ruling in Kwantum v. Vitra on 24 October 2024. This ruling reflects a significant shift regarding EU protection
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CJEU Decision in Illumina/Grail Case Restores Clarity on Article 22 ECMR Referrals for Merger Control
Marking the latest development in the Illumina/Grail saga, on 3 September 2024, the CJEU annulled the General Court’s judgment and European Commission’s decisions allowing EU national competition authorities (NCAs) to
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EU Listing Act: Simplifying a Stock Exchange Listing, in Particular for SMEs and UK Prospectus Reform
The EU Listing Act and UK Prospectus Reform are two different legislative reforms with a common goal: making public capital markets in the UK and EU more accessible and attractive
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EU Sanctions Russia with Eleventh Package of Restrictive Measures
On June 23, 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted a new, eleventh package of restrictive measures (Package) to ensure that EU sanctions against Russia are better enforced and
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EU Deadline Sharpens Contours of European Consumer Class Action Landscape
As of 25 June 2023, new rules apply protecting consumers’ collective interests in mass claims throughout Europe. The rules stem from the European Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of
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Proposal for an EU Green Claims Directive
Claiming to be “green” and “sustainable” has become a competitiveness perimeter in the EU, with green products registering greater growth than other products. However, not all products on the EU
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