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The Revision Of The EU Package Travel Directive: Strengthening Consumer Protection In A Changing Travel Market.
The European Union's Package Travel Directive, in force since 2018, has undergone significant revision following systemic failures exposed by the Thomas Cook collapse and COVID-19 pandemic. The amended framework introduces strengthened refund mechanisms, harmonised voucher rules, enhanced insolvency protection, and clearer cancellation rights to address gaps that left millions of travelers vulnerable during major disruptions.
Malta Consumer
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Ganado Advocates
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EU Commission Pushes for Transposition of the EmpCo Directive on Environmental Claims
The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 20 EU Member States for failing to transpose the EmpCo Directive by the March 27, 2026 deadline. This directive aims to combat greenwashing by requiring substantiation of environmental claims and third-party certification for sustainability labels, with full implementation expected by September 27, 2026.
European Union Consumer
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Jones Day
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L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 8 juin 2026
Gérard Haas et son équipe ont compilé les actualités juridiques numériques les plus marquantes de la semaine, couvrant les alertes d'Anthropic sur l'auto-amélioration récursive de l'IA, les nouvelles sanctions de la DGCCRF contre SHEIN, les risques liés aux chatbots d'intimité, les inquiétudes autour de Doctolib et des données de santé, ainsi que la nouvelle stratégie open source européenne.
France Technology
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Haas Avocats
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Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Businesses | Part 2 – Sales Periods: Rules, Restrictions, And Compliance (Update May 2026)
Belgium's statutory sales period rules face legal uncertainty following May 2026 Council of State decisions that annulled fines imposed on textile retailers. This analysis examines the current regulatory framework governing promotional sales periods, waiting period restrictions, and the implications of recent judicial challenges that question whether these rules comply with EU consumer protection directives.
Belgium Consumer
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Altius
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L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 11 mai 2026
Gérard Haas et son équipe ont compilé pour vous les actualités clés afin de vous permettre de rester à jour sur les dernières tendances et évolutions des secteurs juridique et numérique. Cette semaine : une pièce de Molière générée par IA, la directive européenne sur la responsabilité des produits défectueux adaptée à l'IA, et la recommandation de la CNIL sur l'évaluation de la solvabilité dans l'octroi
France Technology
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Haas Avocats
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