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The disciplinary regime for judges in Poland is not compatible with EU law

The European Commission brought an action before the Court of Justice seeking a declaration that, in adopting the new disciplinary regime applicable to judges of the Sąd Najwyższy (Supreme Court, Poland) and to judges of the ordinary courts, Poland has failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law. By its judgment, delivered today, the Court […]

A prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace may be justified by the employer’s

A prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace may be justified by the employer’s need to present a neutral image towards customers or to prevent social disputes.

Annulment of the decision of the Single Resolution Board on the calculation of ex ante contributions to the Single Resolution Fund for 2017

Annulment of the decision of the Single Resolution Board on the calculation of ex ante contributions to the Single Resolution Fund for 2017 as far as it concerns Landesbank Baden-Württemberg on the ground that the statement of reasons was inadequate.

In Advocate General Maciej Szpunar’s view, a national court hearing a dispute between individuals concerning a claim based on a national provision

In Advocate General Maciej Szpunar’s view, a national court hearing a dispute between individuals concerning a claim based on a national provision which fixes minimum tariffs for service providers in a manner that is contrary to the Services Directive must disapply such a national provision.

While Article 17 entails an interference with freedom of expression, that interference satisfies the conditions laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights

According to Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe, Article 17 of Directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market 1 is compatible with the freedom of expression and information guaranteed in Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

EMA and ECDC update on COVID-19 – Complete vaccination courses vital for maximum protection

Vaccination remains one of the best protective measures against COVID-19. Recommendations for vaccination are in place in all Member States and roll-out of vaccination is ongoing. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) urge EU citizens to get vaccinated and to adhere to the recommended number of […]