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Recast of Directive 2003/109/EC: Status of third-country nationals who are long term residents in the EU

Most migrants arrive in Europe legally to work, study or join family members. On 1 January 2022, 23.8 million people (5.3%) of the 446.7 million … Recast of Directive 2003/109/EC: Status of third-country nationals who are long term residents in the EU

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The European disability card and European parking card

One in four people in the European Union (EU) (around 101 million people) have some form of disability, meaning that they face barriers that may … The European disability card and European parking card

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Compulsory licensing of patents for crisis management

To secure the fast deployment of critical intellectual property in a time of need, the Commission is proposing to introduce a regulation on Union … Compulsory licensing of patents for crisis management

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EU Asks Compensation for Defective Products Purchased Online

EU Asks Compensation for Defective Products Purchased Online

Revolution in Online Commerce: EU’s new liability laws make online sellers and importers accountable for their products. EU Council and European Parliament reached an agreement on a Commission’s proposal ffor a Directive on liability for defective products. The EU’s product liability regime is established to compensate individuals for physical injuries or property damages resulting from defective […]

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EU Introduces a Digital Passport for All Construction Materials

Construction Products Regulation

The introduction of a Digital Passport for all construction materials as part of the EU’s new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) certainly reflects the European Union’s commitment to advancing its green and digital agendas. This initiative aligns with the EU’s broader goals of promoting sustainability, enhancing efficiency in the building sector, and ensuring the free movement […]

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EU – Ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear

EU Ecodesign Regulation

The European Union will implement this prohibition as part of its comprehensive environmental and sustainability initiatives. This will be enacted through the Ecodesign Regulation, which aims to enhance the circularity, energy efficiency, and overall environmental sustainability of products in the EU. by Adam Frey 7 December 2023 Since its inception, the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC has […]

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New EU Ecodesign Rules Transform Household Tumble Dryers

Household Tumble Dryers

New move by the European Commission to reduce CO2: new ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers. 60 million devices in Europe to be replaced?   By eEuropa Brussels, 27 November 2023 The European Commission decided by a Regu;ation a new ecodesign aimed at transforming the household tumble dryer market. Effective from 1 […]

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EU Launches Pioneering Cybersecurity Center: A New Era in Digital Defense

EU Cybersecurity Agency

In a landmark decision, the European Union has taken a decisive step forward in digital security by establishing the European Cybersecurity Center. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant upgrade to the existing legal framework, particularly in modernizing the role and scope of CERT-EU (Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team – European Union). The Center’s creation comes in […]

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EU Parliament Softens Packaging Rules, but Confirming the Recycling and Reuse Revolution

Packaging

The European Parliament today adopted a new European Regulation aimed at addressing the growing problem of packaging waste across Europe. The position voted on today sets ambitious targets for reducing packaging waste, including specific goals to reduce plastic packaging by 20% by 2040, but softens the rules to exclude some lightweight packaging from bans. The […]

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EU Parliament Adopts Right-to-Repair for Your Broken Devices

On Tuesday, 21 November, the European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of an enhanced ‘right to repair’ legislation, establishing its stance ahead of discussions with the Council, which represents the 27 EU member states. By eEurope Strasbourg, 22 November 2023 Imagine a world where your favorite headphones, your kitchen mixer, or that dependable laptop can […]

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