European Union: Constitutional & Administrative Law

The European Union's newly adopted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing package represents a significant evolution in financial crime prevention, introducing a harmonised rulebook that expands the range of entities required to comply with AML/CTF obligations. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Package transforms the regulatory landscape for obliged entities across EU member states, comparing the new requirements against both the previous EU directive framework and existing domesti

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.

The GDPR Procedural Regulation introduces uniform procedural rules for handling cross-border data protection complaints across the EU, establishing binding deadlines and new rights for parties under investigation. Will these standardised procedures finally resolve the systematic delays and inconsistencies that have plagued the GDPR's one-stop-shop enforcement mechanism since 2018?

Hungary's new advertising law, effective October 2026, introduces comprehensive restrictions on political advertisements and outdoor advertising placement. The regulation prohibits content that incites hatred or violates human dignity, limits political advertising to campaign periods, and significantly reduces available outdoor advertising surfaces while empowering municipalities to impose additional local restrictions.

France's Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI) has introduced a new Simplification Decree that brings significant changes to patent procedures and requirements. Understanding these modifications is crucial for patent holders and applicants operating in the French intellectual property landscape, as they affect filing strategies, prosecution timelines, and administrative processes.

Non-EU nationals in Cyprus face serious legal consequences when they miss the 90-day residency application deadline. Despite having appointments scheduled by immigration offices, applicants can find themselves in unlawful presence status, facing rejections and long-term complications. Understanding the distinction between district unit acceptance and final approval is critical to avoiding these pitfalls.

Germany's Federal Government has introduced a draft bill that explicitly places fusion facilities—including laser fusion plants—under the Radiation Protection Act rather than the more stringent Atomic Energy Act.

Ireland is preparing to implement the EU's e-Evidence Package through new legislation that will establish the Office of Director of Criminal Justice International Cooperation (CJICO), creating one of the EU's busiest justice coordination hubs.

The European Data Protection Board has introduced a draft common data breach notification template designed to standardize breach reporting across EU Data Protection Authorities.