ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. This Practice Note examines the permitted grounds for exclusion and expulsion of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members. Note that throughout this section, the

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. Students European Economic Area (EEA) national students will gain a right of residence beyond three months under Directive 2004/38/EC (the Citizens' Directive) if they: • are enrolled at a private or public establishment,

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who are in employed work or undertaking self-employed activities as well as, in certain circumstances, jobseekers, have a right to reside

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. Introduction Important note on implications of Brexit This Practice Note looks at the conditions for obtaining retained and derived rights of residence under

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. This Practice Note summarises the rights of entry and residence of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals under EU free movement law. Note that throughout this section, the term 'EEA nationals'

This Practice Note sets out the passporting rights and related notification requirements for credit intermediaries under the Mortgage Credit Directive (Directive 2014/17/EU) (MCD) in the context of cross-border activity within the EU/EEA. It sets out the MCD framework for the freedom to provide services and the freedom of establishment, including the associated notification, supervisory and enforcement arrangements. References to ‘Member State’ are to EU Member States and, where relevant, EEA States that have implemented the MCD. Key points are as follows: • the MCD (Directive 2014/17/EU) establishes an EU/EEA framework for the regulation and supervision of creditors and credit intermediaries in relation to certain consumer mortgage credit agreements, including authorisation, conduct of business and consumer information requirements • subject to exceptions, the MCD applies to credit agreements (i) secured by a mortgage (or comparable security) on residential immovable property (or a related right) and (ii) entered into for the purpose of acquiring or retaining property rights in land or in an existing or projected building • the MCD provides passporting rights for EEA-authorised

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its ‘Europe's Environment 2025’ report, which examines the continent's environmental condition and sustainability outlook using data from 38 countries. The report notes that, despite progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, the overall environmental state remains ‘not good’. It highlights ongoing challenges such as nature degradation, overexploitation, and biodiversity loss.

The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has published a report, titled ‘Non paper- EEB analysis of the REACH and CLP processes timeliness’, which shows the speed of the different EU REACH procedures for the current consultation on the EU REACH reform’s impact assessment. EEB found that the EU REACH revision needed to prioritise speeding up the regulatory processes. The EEB assessed the available data from the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and analysed the process used and the length of time it has taken the EU authorities to regulate over 300 chemicals under EU REACH and Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures Regulation (CLP)) since 2007. The report further provides recommendations for speeding up these regulatory actions which will offer a better understanding of the hazardous nature of chemicals, positively impacting health and the environment.

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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called on the Commission to better prioritise nuclear medicine and improve the complex supply chain in overcoming numerous administrative burdens for the cross-border supply of radioisotopes in its Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, and under the EU’s future Multiannual Financial Framework. The EESC provided a detailed opinion in May it urges the Commission to take into consideration.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued its opinion on the European Commission’s Recommendation on measures to combat counterfeiting and enhance IP rights enforcement. The EESC welcomes the Commission’s recommendation to raise awareness of IP and the fight against counterfeiting. It notes that more can be done to support SMEs by ensuring that damages and other penalties constitute enough of a deterrent to counterfeiting activity. It highlights the need to change the perception of counterfeiting through communication campaigns and recommends that a Europe-wide counterfeiting insurance would be worthwhile. It calls for simpler, faster and more effective procedures for reporting and withdrawing ads for counterfeit products online and notes that it will monitor the implementation of the recommendations contained in the EU Toolbox against counterfeiting. It recommends that counterfeiting is made a priority for EU agencies such as the European Anti-Fraud Office and Europol. Finally, it notes that the EESC will have to monitor whether the issue of counterfeiting is systematically included in the trade agreements.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued an opinion on proposed amendments to the EU securitisation framework, aimed at reviving the market in a targeted manner to support strategic objectives such as green, digital and social transitions. The Committee endorses the Commission’s goals but stresses that recalibrating prudential requirements alone will not suffice. It calls for complementary measures to strengthen equity financing and address structural weaknesses in the real economy, alongside harmonised ESG reporting standards to enhance transparency and sustainability in securitisation practices.