Carles Puigdemont awaits a ruling from the EU's top court on Spain's amnesty law for the "procés" independence movement. The decision, expected Thursday, could impact his potential return to Spain, but Spanish courts may delay immediate interpretation, prolonging his wait.
Apple's court challenge against the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been rejected by the European court of justice. The ruling requires Apple to allow interoperability with its app stores and refrain from favoring its own services, upholding the DMA's gatekeeper designation.
The EU General Court upheld Apple's designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act for its App Store and iOS, dismissing the company's legal challenges. The ruling is a significant victory for the European Commission in its efforts to regulate Big Tech.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that individuals in EU countries can face criminal prosecution for reposting Russia Today (RT) videos on open channels and websites. The court stated that EU sanctions against RT broadcasts apply to publicly accessible websites, regardless of economic activity or broadcast extent.
Europe's highest court upheld a record €4.1 billion fine against Google for antitrust violations related to its Android operating system. The court dismissed Google's appeal, confirming the penalty for abusing its dominant market position by forcing pre-installation of its apps.
An adviser to the EU’s highest court has declared that the European Commission should have revealed details of its Covid-19 vaccine contracts, including a deal negotiated by President Ursula von der Leyen via text message with Pfizer. The opinion argues that secrecy prevents scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest in contracts worth €71 billion.
An adviser to the EU's top court has stated the European Commission should publicly disclose details of its Covid-19 vaccine contracts, including those negotiated via text message. The commission had redacted information, citing concerns about 'conspiracy theorists,' but lost a legal battle and appealed.
An EU court adviser stated the European Commission should have been more transparent about its multi-million euro Covid vaccine contracts, citing a lack of clarity on the impartiality of negotiators.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Germany's stricter rules on benefit cuts for asylum seekers are unlawful. The court stated that basic needs like clothing and household products cannot be withheld, even from asylum seekers whose cases are handled by other EU countries.
The EU General Court partially overturned the European Commission's decision to designate Meta's Marketplace as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The court ruled that the Commission did not provide sufficient grounds for applying gatekeeper regulations to Marketplace, but upheld the designation for Meta's Messenger.
The Bank of Russia has filed a claim with the General Court of the European Union to challenge an EU regulation that allows for the use of immobilized Russian assets to repay loans to Ukraine. The Bank argues this constitutes an illegal expropriation and violates international law.
Spanish Supreme Court rules El Rosco's format belongs to MC&F, while EU court states the brand name 'El Rosco' belongs to ITV. This creates a complex legal scenario for Pasapalabra's broadcast.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
An unknown entity has filed to register Rainbow TV, the first-ever LGBTQ-themed television channel in Hungary, two days after the EU Court of Justice struck down a 2021 Hungarian law restricting LGBTQ content in media accessible to children. The court ordered Budapest to repeal the law or face financial penalties. The timing follows Prime Minister Viktor Orban's election defeat to Peter Magyar, who campaigned on mending ties with Brussels and securing €16 billion in withheld EU funding.
Legal opinion is a win for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
EU Court of Justice has ruled Hungary's 2021 law restricting LGBTQ+ content in media accessible to children violates EU principles, ordering Budapest to repeal the legislation. The ruling, announced less than ten days after Viktor Orban lost power to Peter Magyar, tests the new PM's pro-EU commitments against potential conservative backlash, while €16 billion in frozen EU funding hangs in the balance.
The EU’s top court has found a Viktor Orban era-law in breach of the bloc’s rules, ordering Budapest to repeal it Read Full Article at RT.com
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Hungary's 2021 law banning LGBTQ+ content for minors violates fundamental EU rights. The decision marks a significant legal defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's administration.
