Defamation Laws | Politics | Europe Overview: Council Accountability In an unprecedented legal challenge, the Council of the European Union could find itself defending in a German court. If the current appeal proceeds, it would mark the first-ever defamation claim directed at the Council—stemming from statements in its official sanctions
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Platform Parity on Trial: What India Can Learn from Europe’s Class Action Against Booking.com
Competition Law | Digital Markets | Global Trends Introduction: Booking.com and the Battle Over Price Parity In 2024, Booking.com—the global online travel giant—was hit with a major class action lawsuit in the Netherlands. The plaintiffs, a coalition of Dutch and European hotel owners, allege that the platform’s price-parity clauses violate EU competition
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
AI Disclaimers in Global Ad Campaigns: Drafting for Multijurisdictional Compliance
Advertising & Marketing Law | Global trends | Technology Introduction: Campaign Disclaimers As generative AI reshapes global marketing, advertisers are increasingly deploying synthetic voices, AI-generated models, and algorithmically scripted copy in international campaigns. But the legal landscape surrounding AI disclosure requirements is anything but uniform. From mandatory disclaimers in the EU
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
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
Slovakia’s New NGO Law Sparks Controversy: Implications for Civil Society and the EU
In April 2025, Slovakia enacted a controversial law imposing stringent new regulations on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly targeting those receiving foreign funding. The legislation mandates extensive disclosure requirements and enhanced transparency measures, provoking widespread domestic protests and drawing sharp criticism from European Union (EU) institutions and international human rights bodies.
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