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Latest Developments On The EU Taxonomy Regulation

Since 2020, European Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (the EU "Taxonomy Regulation") established a classification of certain activities based on sustainable criteria.

European Union Energy

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Jones Day

Environmental Law 2025 - Netherlands

As a small and densely populated country and a member of the European Union, the Netherlands has a comprehensive and well-established regulatory framework governing environmental protection.

Netherlands Environment

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Loyens & Loeff

'What Not To Miss' | Noviembre 2025

Bienvenido a nuestro 'What not to miss' update, donde podrás encontrar las principales iniciativas, avances y propuestas en materia legal que no puedes dejar de tener en cuenta.

Spain Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Uncertainty Persists On The Future Of The Green Claims Directive

In March 2023, the European Commission (Commission) detailed a proposal for a green claims directive (GCD Proposal)...

Ireland Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

Landmark Moment For "Broken" System Of Infrastructure Delivery As Government Publishes Infrastructure Action Plan

Ireland Government

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William Fry

ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ – ΔΕΝΤΡΟΦΥΤΕΥΣΗ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΘΕΡΑΠΟΝΤΑ / Announcement – Tree Planting In Ayios Therapon

Cyprus Environment

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

SFDR 2.0 – What Changes ? | Eyes On ESG (Video)

European Union Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Environment & Planning

Ireland Environment

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Arthur Cox

Bill Of Law 8648 Implementing Directive (EU) 2024/825 – Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition

Luxembourg Consumer

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Arendt & Medernach

ORESS Tonn Nua Auction Results Announced

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William Fry

SFDR Reform Proposal – Key Changes

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Lignite Phase Out In Germany

Germany Anti-trust

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Steptoe LLP

Latest Developments On The EU Sustainability Omnibus

European Union Commercial

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A&O Shearman

From Research To Real-World Impact: AI's Growing Role In Environmental Innovation And The Chemical Industry

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Questel

Reverse Hybrid Mismatches: Is The CIV Carve-out Finally Decoded?

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A&O Shearman

Goodbye Paperwork: Greece Enters The Digital Era Of Labour Compliance

Greece Employment

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Eurofast

EUDR Update: One-year Delay Cancelled As EU Proposes New 'Targeted' Simplification Measures – What Does This Mean For Businesses?

Belgium Commercial

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Fieldfisher

E-commerce : Les Enjeux Juridiques Pour Préparer 2026 (Video)

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Haas Avocats

Ep1 - Planning Ahead - The Planning And Development Act 2024 (Podcast)

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation – How Companies Should Prepare For The New Requirements

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (the "PPWR") entered into force in February 2025 with requirements beginning to apply from 12 August 2026.

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

EU Green Claims Directive – What Does It Mean For Companies?

Introduced by the European Commission (the "Commission") in March 2023, the EU Green Claims Directive (the "GCD") seeks to establish clear criteria for substantiating environmental claims.

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

Ecodesign For Sustainable Products Regulation – The Adoption Of A New EU Framework For Product Sustainability

The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781 ("ESPR") came into force on 19 July 2024 and repeals the previous Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC ("Ecodesign Directive").

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

Compliance In Transition: ESG Between Regulation, Reality, And Reputation

A few years ago, the term ESG – environmental, social, and governance – gained strong momentum across Europe, reflected in the European Union's...

European Union Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Lettre d'Information – Les PAP NQ au Luxembourg Comprendre la Procédure et ses Enjeux.

Luxembourg Real Estate

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Luther Luxembourg S.A.

PFAS Restriction Proposal

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Fieldfisher

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction November 2025 - Energy

European Union Energy

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Arthur Cox

Plastic Food Contact Materials: Declaration Of Compliance Soon To Reflect Compliance With New Purity Requirements

European Union Environment

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Mayer Brown

Greenwashing : pourquoi TotalEnergies a été condamnée

France Environment

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Haas Avocats

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction November 2025 - Environment & Planning

Ireland Environment

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Arthur Cox

From Regulatory Uncertainty To Rollback – What's Next For ESG In The EU?

European Union Commercial

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Fieldfisher

ESG In The Banking Sector – Final EBA Guidelines On Environmental Scenario Analysis

European Union Environment

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Arendt & Medernach

Government Publishes Biomethane Sustainability Charter – A Key Milestone For Renewable Gas In Ireland

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William Fry

Central Bank Publishes Feedback On Sustainability CSA

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

From Regulatory Uncertainty To Rollback – What's Next For ESG In The EU?

Since the start of 2025, we've observed a significant shift in the EU ESG regulatory landscape—from uncertainty to rollback.

European Union Commercial

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Fieldfisher

ESG In The Banking Sector – Final EBA Guidelines On Environmental Scenario Analysis

On 5 November 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final Guidelines on environmental scenario analysis (EBA/GL/2025/04) (Scenario Guidelines).

European Union Environment

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Arendt & Medernach

Government Publishes Biomethane Sustainability Charter – A Key Milestone For Renewable Gas In Ireland

The publication marks a pivotal moment in the Government's plans to develop the State's biomethane sector. The Government, as proposed in the Climate Action Plan, intend this sector...

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William Fry

Central Bank Publishes Feedback On Sustainability CSA

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has published a detailed feedback report following ESMA's Common Supervisory Action ("CSA") on Sustainability Risks and Disclosures...

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Greenwashing: Climate Promises Must Be Backed Up By Corporate Practice

France Environment

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PwC Legal Germany

Municipalities And Provinces No Longer Authorised To Make Decisions Regarding Their Own Projects That Require An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening

The Constitutional Court has now annulled that regulation in its judgment of 18 September 2025 (no. 122/2025).

Belgium Environment

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Monard Law

Simplified Sustainability Rules – Targeted Changes And Grace Period Proposed For EU Deforestation Regulation

The EU Commission introduced targeted solutions to support companies, global stakeholders, third countries and Member States to ensure smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Luxembourg Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Renewable Energy Auctions: Consultation On Non-price Criteria

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment ("DCEE") is consulting until 21 November 2025 on implementation of Article 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Regulation (EU) 2024/1735.

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Arthur Cox

The European Commission Proposes Targeted EUDR Simplification Measures

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") submitted a proposal to amend the European Union's ("EU") Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products ("EUDR")...

Belgium International

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Mayer Brown

Paris Judicial Court Dismisses Most Of NGOs' Claims Against TotalEnergies In "Greenwashing" Case, Trending Now In ESG

France Environment

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Jones Day

Proposed Amendments To EUDR For Downstream Supply Chains

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Target Model For Capacity Mechanisms According To CISAF

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Malta Budget 2026 - Highlights

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The Future Of Data Centre In France

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Addleshaw Goddard

"ESG Should Be Treated As A Systemic Challenge"

Luxembourg Real Estate

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Loyens & Loeff

Fast Fashion In The French Spotlight

France Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

ESG Legal Update: Central And Eastern Europe And Central Asia Regions (Q3 2025)

Worldwide Energy

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Kinstellar

Lutte contre le greenwashing : accord historique DGCCRF–ADEME

France Environment

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Haas Avocats

Sustainability In The Business World

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

'What Not To Miss' | Agosto - Septiembre 2025

Spain Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

State Aid - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy

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Arthur Cox

Environment & Planning - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2025

European Union Environment

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Arthur Cox

HCS Has Sold Hashøj Biogas To Shell Biogas

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Plesner

Will The EUDR Be Delayed For A Second Time?

European Union Environment

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Jones Day

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Ep2 - Planning Ahead - The Planning And Development Act 2024 (Podcast)

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William Fry

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

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Ocean Vision Legal

Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary 2025 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Climate Transition Planning: The Why And How (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

Lex Inside - L'Actualité Juridique - Émission Du 28 Juin 2024 (Video)

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Jeantet

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