Tag #Eu Law

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EU Parliament Challenges Airline Hand Luggage Fees

The European Parliament's Transport Committee voted to allow hand luggage up to 100cm free of charge, clashing with a recent EU Council decision limiting it to 40x30x15cm, leading to a potential legal battle over passenger rights and airline pricing practices.

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EU challenges Spain's tax on non-resident homeowners

The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against Spain for its tax on non-resident homeowners' second homes, citing discrimination against free movement of workers and capital, giving Spain two months to comply.

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Reduced Inequality
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EU Updates GDPR to Speed Up Cross-Border Privacy Case Resolution

The EU updated GDPR rules to improve cross-border cooperation between national data protection authorities, introducing a 15-month deadline for investigations to resolve complaints more swiftly, addressing years-long delays and aiming for greater efficiency in cross-border cases.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Court Upholds Deep-Sea Fishing Ban in Atlantic

The EU's General Court upheld a ban on deep-sea fishing in 87 Atlantic areas, rejecting economic impact arguments from Spanish fishermen and prioritizing the protection of vulnerable species and ecosystems. The ban, effective since 2022, prohibits bottom trawling below 800 meters in areas off Spain,...

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Life Below Water
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EU Scrutiny of Spain's Bus Transport Reform

Spain's bus transport reform, facing EU pressure, is criticized for limiting competition, resulting in higher prices and fewer options for consumers; the EU initiated a pre-litigation procedure over cabotage restrictions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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EU Faces Lawsuit Over Widespread Destructive Fishing in Protected Marine Areas

A coalition of NGOs filed a lawsuit against the EU Commission, alleging that bottom trawling in protected marine areas by Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain violates EU nature legislation, causing widespread habitat destruction. The lawsuit requests infringement procedures and underscores a systemi...

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Life Below Water
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Spanish Supreme Court Rules Mortgage Floor Clauses Null and Void

The Spanish Supreme Court declared mortgage floor clauses null and void due to lack of transparency, impacting millions of households and following years of legal battles and five rulings from the European Court of Justice, with estimates of undue interest payments ranging from €7.6 billion to €15.9...

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EU Pet Trade Law Faces Loopholes, Risks Continued "Puppy Mills

The EU proposed a law in December 2023 to regulate the €1.3 billion cat and dog market, mandating microchipping but leaving loopholes in online sales and breeder exemptions that risk the continuation of "puppy mills" and harm animal welfare.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Greek Court Upholds Constitutionality of Foreign Universities

The Greek Council of State ruled that foreign universities can operate in Greece, rejecting challenges to a 2024 law based on compatibility with EU law and the GATS agreement on service trade, in an 18-7 majority decision.

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Quality Education
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German Court Rules Border Rejections of Asylum Seekers Illegal

A German court ruled the government's border rejection of asylum seekers illegal, prompting Justice Minister Hubig to demand Interior Minister Dobrindt justify the practice under EU law, while the government plans to maintain the policy pending a European Court of Justice decision.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Schiphol Airport Noise Dispute: Flight Cap Creates Tension

Schiphol Airport, Europe's busiest by flight numbers, faces a legal battle over noise pollution, pitting residents against airlines and the Dutch government, with a proposed flight cap of 478,000 creating tension and economic concerns.

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Good Health and Well-being
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German Court Ruling on Border Rejections Sparks Coalition Dispute

A Berlin court ruled against Germany's border rejection of three Somali asylum seekers due to a lack of clarity on which EU state is responsible for their asylum applications, sparking a coalition dispute over border control policies and accusations of staging by the CSU against Pro Asyl.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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