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COVID-19 continues to present many challenges to rule of law and fundamental rights. Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) is to be a major focus of the EU’s [...]
Trade review & foreign subsidies
In June, the EC launched a public consultation (until 15th September) on a comprehensive review of EU trade policy. Topics include WTO reform and how to maximise the contribution [...]
A new rule book for digital services
Two new public consultations concerning digital platforms were launched by the European Commission on 2nd June: the first seeks views on a future modern rule book for digital services [...]
Disinformation & balancing rights in the time of COVID-19
Online platforms are also the focus of a joint Communication to tackle disinformation during COVID-19, presented on 10th June by the European Commission and EU High Representative. The Communication [...]
Action Plan to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
The EC has presented an all-embracing new Action Plan which aims to close any remaining loopholes in existing EU anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing rules. The Plan includes [...]
European Justice Stakeholders Forum News
Marking the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the 4th EJSF annual plenary, on 19th November 2019, focused on ‘Rights under [...]
Business & Human Rights: EU Push for Regulation
Political momentum is growing in Europe for a stronger mechanism to apply the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (BHR). In December 2019, the outgoing Finnish Presidency [...]
Anti-Money Laundering: Consultation on Future EU Legal Framework
The Commission has outlined its ideas for updating the existing EU regulatory framework to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Published on the 12th February, the roadmap identifies a [...]
AI and Data Strategies: Commission Launches Consultation
As part of its overall Digital Package (see above), the EC put forward its vision for future regulation of AI and data. The AI White Paper sets out options [...]
Digital Package
On 19th February 2020, the European Commission (EC) set out its strategy for ‘Shaping Europe’s Digital Future’ in ways that are that are fair, democratic, open and sustainable. The [...]
European Green Deal
The European Green Deal (EGD) is the European Commission’s flagship initiative for the coming 5 years. Launched in December 2019, the EGD’s overall aim is to make Europe the [...]
New ‘Bridging Legal & Policy’ (BLP) Initiative
On 6th June the EJSF held a first meeting of corporates interested in a potential new Bridging Legal & Policy’ (BLP) initiative. The aim of this initiative is to [...]
4th EJSF Annual Plenary, 19 November, EESC Brussels
Meanwhile, preparations are well under way for the 4th EJSF annual plenary, taking place on 19th November in the European Economic & Social Committee (EESC), Brussels. On the occasion [...]
EU 2019-24 – Commission President Priorities and Key MEPs
A new EU leadership, which will set the priorities of the future Commission and Parliament until 2024, is taking shape. Commission President-Elect, Ursula von der Leyen, will assume office on [...]
Rule of Law – New Commission Communication and Finnish EU Council Presidency Activities
On 17th July, the Commission published a Communication on measures to strengthen the rule of law in Europe. Directed to the future EU leadership, its recommendations - based around [...]
Artificial Intelligence & the new EU 2020+
On 26th June, the Commission’s Expert Group on AI published recommendations to the EU on how AI can best support citizens, business and administrations in ways that both benefit [...]
Anti-Money Laundering – Commission Recommendations for Better Enforcement
The Commission adopted a Communication and four reports on the 24th July that assess the effectiveness of current EU measures to fight money laundering in the EU. The assessment [...]
Consumer Financial Services – 2nd ERFF Conference, 5th November, Brussels
During 2019, the European Retail Financial Forum (ERFF), managed by Passerelle, has been in dialogue with EU consumer representatives to identify areas where the consumer experience in cross-border financial [...]
Towards Trustworthy AI and a New AI Europe Forum
The EU’s ambition to set a global standard for trustworthy AI moved a step closer on 8th April with the publication of a Communication indicating its next steps. The [...]
EU – US Digital Cooperation
In a speech to the DC-based Brookings Institute, on 11th April, European Commissioner for Justice and Data Protection, Vera Jourova, called on the US to join the EU to [...]
Rule of Law in Europe
On 3rd April, the Commission published a Communication setting out its ideas to strengthen the rule of law in Europe, inviting the EU institutions and relevant stakeholders, including lawyers, [...]