A&G Newsletter Q1 2021
I. EU establishes Capital Market Union With the publication of the Capital Market Union Action Plan, the EU Commission has defined the roadmap for the unification of the European capital market. The EU Commission’s policy has three objectives: to support the objectives of the Green Deal; to encourage individuals to invest in long-term projects; and […]
EU Rules on Food Safety
On 2 March 2020, the European Commission commenced a consultation process with all stakeholders aimed at reviewing the existing legal framework on food irradiation. The goal of the European Commission is two-fold. On one hand, the European Commission wants to assess whether the free movement of irradiated foodstuff within the internal market still works. On […]
EU to regulate endocrine disruptors
On 7 November 2018, the European Commission adopted a Communication on endocrine disruptors. The Communication lays the groundwork for potential, new regulatory measures that will address endocrine disruptors across different areas in the EU, and beyond. Currently, the EU legal framework on endocrine disruptors is incoherent. First, different approaches apply to different sectors. Second, different […]
EU to review air quality rules
The public consultations on the robustness of the EU air quality legislations, comprised of the two Ambient Air Quality Directives as well as of the Implementing Decision and the Commission Directive have recently been finalized. The Directives had established European standards for a series of pollutants and aimed on ensuring their comprehensive and harmonized implementation […]
New EU cybersecurity certification framework
The European Commission has recently recommended a common EU approach to the security of 5G networks. Since its recommendation, 24 EU Member States have completed the first step and submitted the national risk assessment. The assessments will contribute to an EU-wide risk evaluation, with support of the European Commission and the European Union Agency for […]
Germany Bans Diesel Cars
Banning diesel cars from German cities is a legitimate tool to improve air quality and protect public health according to Germany’s Federal Administrative Court. Precisely how many vehicles might be affected by the ban remains unclear, since diesel technology has long been the locomotive of the global automotive industry. Debate on the excessive amount of […]
EU to improve road safety
The European Commission is in the preparatory phase to present new legislative proposals to support technological progress of road vehicles. The aim is to minimize the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users. A recent Inception Impact Assessment presented options for a possible update of the 2009 General Safety Regulations as […]