European Union: Compliance

El Tribunal Económico-Administrativo Central establece un nuevo criterio sobre el plazo de prescripción aplicable para exigir devoluciones derivadas de resoluciones estimatorias firmes cuando ya se ha dictado acuerdo de ejecución. La resolución analiza si el plazo aplicable es el tributario de cuatro años o el civil de cinco años, diferenciando la naturaleza jurídica del acuerdo de ejecución frente al derecho reconocido en la resolución administrativa.

The Belgian Council of State has issued a landmark judgment clarifying the obligations of both contracting authorities and tenderers under the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation in public procurement procedures. This ruling addresses a high-value casino concession dispute and establishes critical compliance requirements that could invalidate awarding decisions if not properly followed.

The Belgian Council of State has issued a landmark ruling on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), clarifying the obligations of both contracting authorities and bidders in public procurement procedures exceeding €250 million. This decision arose from a dispute over Brussels' casino concession and establishes that FSR compliance is mandatory regardless of whether procurement documents explicitly mention it, with non-compliance rendering award decisions unlawful.

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has released draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships under the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation.

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, marking the first time a generative AI assistant has been classified this way. This designation, alongside Reddit and Roblox being named as Very Large Online Platforms, introduces systemic risk assessment obligations, independent audits, and advertising transparency requirements that most AI products have not previously faced. What does this mean for other AI assistants with web-search capabil

Belgian businesses operating online stores must prepare for significant changes to consumer withdrawal rights. New EU-mandated rules introduce strict requirements for online withdrawal functions, including a two-step confirmation process and specific accessibility standards that will fundamentally reshape how e-commerce platforms handle product returns.

The EU Pharma Package introduces significant reforms to regulatory data and market protection periods for medicinal products, fundamentally altering the current "8+2(+1)" protection formula.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive required Member States to transpose its provisions into national law by 7 June 2026, yet the picture across the EU remains mixed with only a handful of countries having completed transposition. This update examines where each Member State stands in the implementation process and provides specific guidance on Cyprus's current position and timeline for employers operating in the region.

Die EU-Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR) entfaltet seit August 2026 unmittelbare Rechtswirkungen in allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten. Die Europäische Kommission hat mit ihrer zweiten FAQ-Auflage wichtige Klarstellungen zur Rollenzuordnung, Erzeugerverantwortung bei Eigenmarken und Transportverpackungen sowie zum behördlichen Vollzug geliefert. Unternehmen müssen ihre Position in der Wertschöpfungskette präzise bestimmen und die damit verbundenen Compliance-Pflichten erfüllen.