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The Revision Of The EU Emissions Trading System
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System Directive, introducing significant changes including alignment with 2040 climate targets, integration of carbon removal mechanisms, and establishment of a EUR100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank. The proposal extends the ETS scope to additional aviation routes, smaller maritime vessels, and municipal waste incineration while reforming free allocation rules and the Market Stability Reserve to balanc
European Union Environment
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A&O Shearman
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Green Claims Under The Microscope: New Rules For EU And Non-EU Businesses
The EU's new Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive introduces sweeping restrictions on environmental claims and sustainability labels across all B2C commercial practices, fundamentally reshaping how businesses can market their green credentials. From September 2026, companies face strict prohibitions on generic environmental claims, carbon offsetting-based marketing, and unverified sustainability labels, while enhanced durability requirements impose new obligations on product information a
European Union Consumer
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A&O Shearman
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European Commission Releases Draft Merger Guidelines: A Modernized Merger Assessment Framework That Addresses Concerns Of Global Competitiveness
The European Commission has published draft Merger Guidelines representing the most comprehensive modernization of EU merger control in over twenty years. Spurred by landmark reports from Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi calling for regulatory reform to enable European firms to achieve global competitive scale, the draft introduces significant changes including a formal "theory of benefit" framework for efficiencies, an "innovation shield" for startup acquisitions, expanded non-price competition parameters, an
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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EU Commission Launches Targeted Consultation On Safeguarding EU’s Data Sovereignty
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on safeguarding the EU's data sovereignty, seeking stakeholder input on data-related dependencies, barriers to accessing data in third countries, and risks linked to third-country access to sensitive data. This consultation connects directly to the European Tech Sovereignty Package and the broader European Data Union Strategy, with responses due by September 8, 2026.
European Union Privacy
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