European Union: Government, Public Sector

The article "Cyprus's EU Presidency in 2026 offers a unique opportunity" by Elias Neocleous, Managing Partner of ELIAS NEOCLEOUS & CO LLC, highlights that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the Republic of Cyprus, as assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union will substantially elevate the country's institutional and political role within Europe.

On 16 January 2026, Malta has officially issued its intended transposition of the EU's Critical Entities Directive (Directive EU 2022/2557) ("CER") into national legislation through the Resilience of Critical Entities...

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2026 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 30 bills for priority publication and 34 bills for priority drafting.

Germany started 2025 with rising enforcement risk as authorities intensified their efforts to combat financial crime.

Poland saw significant legal and regulatory scrutiny across both private and state-owned sectors in 2025, focusing on business fraud, sanctions compliance, money laundering, and bribery.

In the context of the increasingly complex compliance environment within which financial entities operate today, banks are often faced with a conflict between the need to respect fundamental...

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets ("ACM") published a decision permitting brick manufacturers to establish a collective return and deposit system for the reuse of pallets.

This article analyses the CNMC's December 2025 decision sanctioning I.C.O.N. Europe for long‑running resale price maintenance across its wholesale and online distribution channels.

Nueva cuantía de los umbrales en los contratos sujetos a regulación armonizada.

The Budget for the 2026 legislature was presented to the Maltese Parliament on the 27th of October 2025, highlighting Malta's continued strong economic...

The 2026 Malta Budget underscores the country's strong economic momentum and resilience amid global uncertainty. The GDP grew by 3.1% in the first half of 2025, the highest rate in the EU...

Malta's Budget for 2026, is crafted to sustain robust economic growth while supporting businesses and families. It delivers a mix of corporate incentives, tax relief measures, and social initiatives...