Food Labelling Laws | European Union Regulations | Society Case Overview Two European NGOs, Foodwatch International and Access Info, have initiated legal proceedings against the European Commission in the EU General Court, alleging that the Commission has unlawfully withheld documents relating to a proposed mandatory front‑of‑pack nutrition label. The plan, part
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EU General Court Dismisses Austria’s Bid to Oust Nuclear from Sustainable Taxonomy
Environmental Laws | Government Regulations | Politics Introduction: EU Rejects Austria's Legal Challenges In a significant ruling on September 10, 2025, the General Court of the European Union rejected Austria’s legal challenge to the EU’s decision that classifies certain nuclear energy and natural gas activities as environmentally sustainable investments. The
FIFA’s Transfer Rules Under Fire: Europe-Wide Class Action Opens Door for Pro Footballers
Global Sports Law | Class Action Lawsuit | Europe Introduction: Lawsuit Over Transfer Rules FIFA—long shielded by global soccer’s governing structures—is facing a pan-European class action lawsuit targeting its restrictive player transfer rules. Advocates estimate the claims could represent roughly 100,000 professional players—men and women who played in EU or UK
EU Climate Law on the Brink: Risks of Deregulation and Backsliding
Regulatory Rollback | Legal Liability | Global Credibility As the EU reviews proposed amendments to its flagship Climate Law, experts warn that weakening its enforcement mechanisms could undermine the bloc’s climate leadership. The shift reflects tension between economic competitiveness—especially among energy-intensive industries—and environmental ambition. But the stakes are high: potential fallout
Europe’s Digital Euro: Why the ECB Is Pushing for New Legislation
Central Banking | Business | Legislation The Strategic Imperative On June 23, 2025, ECB President Christine Lagarde addressed the European Parliament, urging speedy passage of legislation to enable a digital euro—a central bank digital currency (CBDC) intended for everyday use like an online wallet for euro-area residents (reuters.com). Monetary sovereignty: Lagarde sees the digital euro as
Scalding Claims at 30,000 Feet: Scandinavian Airlines Faces $10M Hot Coffee Lawsuit
Aviation Law | International Liability | Personal Injury Aviation Law: A Coffee Spill Turns Into a Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit Aymara Corbo, a 78-year-old woman from Queens, New York, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) following a painful in-flight incident in April 2024. According to court filings, Corbo alleges she
Navigating Legal Structures Across Europe: A Comparative Overview
Europe's diverse legal landscape offers a range of business structures tailored to different regulatory environments, economic contexts, and cultural norms. Understanding these structures is crucial for multinational corporations, startups, and legal professionals operating across borders. This article provides an overview of the most common legal entities in key European jurisdictions,
Germany’s Evolving Position on the CSDDD: Balancing Business and Sustainability
Germany, long a leader in European regulatory frameworks, is repositioning itself on one of the European Union’s most ambitious legislative proposals: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Once a staunch advocate for mandatory environmental and human rights due diligence, Germany has recently taken a more nuanced and pragmatic stance—calling for
Hungary’s “Transparency of Public Life” Bill: A Legal Test for EU
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has introduced a legislative package entitled the "Transparency of Public Life" bill, positioned as an anti-corruption and sovereignty-protecting measure. Yet, beneath the banner of transparency lies a complex and controversial proposal that according to critics may upend core EU principles such as the freedom of association, free
