European Union: Environment

250 à 300 entreprises en France sont si essentielles que leur identité est classée secrète. On les appelle les Opérateurs d'Importance Vitale (OIV). Aujourd'hui, une simple ligne de code peut provoquer une pollution...

The Planning and Development (Costs of Part 9 Judicial Review Proceedings) Regulations 2026, which came into operation on 18 May 2026, introduce a fixed statutory schedule of costs caps governing the legal costs recoverable by a successful applicant in planning judicial review proceedings taken under the Planning and Development Act 2024.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe has launched multiple legal challenges against German state authorities over alleged failures to control trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) contamination in water systems.

The European Union's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation fundamentally transforms packaging compliance across the EU by replacing the existing directive with a uniform...

From construction cost inflation and the implementation of RIAI 2025 contracts to landmark adjudication rulings and the UK's abolition of retention payments, this quarterly bulletin examines the forces reshaping Ireland's construction sector.

The National Biomethane Strategy, published in May 2024, sets out the policy framework for an agri-led biomethane sector.

French regulatory authorities are exploring artificial intelligence to enhance their oversight capabilities, with ARCEP leading discussions on AI-powered tools and shared infrastructure for processing sensitive data. The biannual meeting of France's network of independent administrative authorities addressed both the opportunities and environmental challenges posed by generative AI in regulatory functions.

Project SHIELD is pioneering an AI-driven climate exposure framework for Malta's coastal communities, combining geospatial analytics, computer vision, and participatory engagement to assess how rising sea levels, erosion, and socio-economic vulnerabilities intersect in the village of Marsalforn. Can artificial intelligence transform fragmented risk assessments into integrated resilience planning tools that support both policy decisions and financial stakeholders in small island states?

Carbon credits are tradable certificates that represent the reduction or offsetting of CO₂ emissions. They were introduced as part of international strategies aimed at combating climate change and promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Malta's comprehensive maritime legal framework governs marine casualties through domestic legislation and international conventions, establishing clear protocols for investigations, liability determinations, and wreck removal. Understanding the interplay between the Merchant Shipping Act, international conventions like SOLAS and the Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention, and Malta's unique position as a major flag state is essential for shipowners, P&I clubs, and maritime practitioners navigating casualty respon

Votre slogan a été validé par le marketing, approuvé par la direction, et la campagne publicitaire est prête à être diffusée. Mais a-t-il été analysé juridiquement, mot par mot ?

This video examines the evolving legal framework surrounding greenwashing in advertising, exploring how regulations are tightening around misleading environmental claims in commercial communications. The discussion addresses the boundaries of acceptable ecological marketing and the legal risks companies face when making environmental assertions.