This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analyses of the provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI and EU short-term rental rules’ implementation. In addition this week, the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee endorsed a provisional agreement with EU governments on updated rules for the coordination of social security systems, the Commission adopted reports on the implementation of the Employers Sanctions Directive and the Seasonal Workers Directive, adopted recommendations to strengthen protections for vulnerable energy consumers, published three proposed regulations intended to simplify cross-border travel booking and strengthening rail passenger protections throughout the EU, launched a call for evidence to support its review on copyright in the Digital Single Market and a consultation on draft revised State aid rules for air transport, the Council adopted a regulation streamlining EU biocides rules by extending certain data protection periods and agreed on a negotiating position on simpler and clearer organic farming rules.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on the new EDPB guidelines on the scope of the ‘cookie rule’ under the ePrivacy Directive, Court of Justice rulings on the EU GDPR not obliging supervisory authorities to exercise corrective powers in every instance of a breach, the scope of copyright protection for computer programs, and identifying COMI under the EU Recast Regulation on Insolvency, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Google and X suspending the training of generative AI models due to lack of clarity on AI model training under the EU GDPR, an upcoming ‘omnibus’ regulation to simplify EU due-diligence reporting duties, and EU’s finance targets for COP29. In addition, this week, the European Commission launched the Ecodesign Forum, opened a consultation on guidance on AI system definition and prohibitions under the EU AI Act and initiated the rulemaking process for digital product passport service providers, the Medical Device Coordination Group updated its vigilance guidance for medical devices, and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority launched a consultation on mass-lapse reinsurance and termination clauses to enhance risk mitigation guidance.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis of Google’s reversal on web cookies and the effect of the European Supervisory Authorities’ opinion on the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation on ESG product classification. In addition, the European Commission published FAQs to support the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the European Banking Authority set out key priorities for resolution authorities and banks for 2025, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority published a follow-up report on the collaboration of insurance supervisory authorities, and China initiated a World Trade Organization dispute complaint on EU subsidy duties on electric vehicles.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the provisional agreement of the European Parliament and Council of the EU on new rules for platform workers and the Mercury Regulation. In addition, this week the European Parliament’s committees endorsed the provisional agreement on the EU artificial intelligence (AI) Act, and adopted position on the revised EU Toy Safety Directive and on new rules on the supply of patented products in emergencies. The Parliament’s committees also adopted position on the Green Claims Directive and on the revised Waste Framework Directive.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on the Court of Justice’s decision where the operator of an online marketplace on which an advertisement was placed was found not to have complied with its obligations under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Myriad wins Unified Patent Court ruling as GXD-Bio breast cancer patent is revoked and the EU governments aim to reach a negotiating position by late March or early April 2026 on amendments to the EU’s AI Act following initial legislative discussions. In addition this week, the European Commission published a summary and the responses to the consultation on EU Digital Markets Act review, consults on the revisions to the EU REACH linked to restricted CMR substances, launched calls for evidence to inform the development of the European Ocean Act and on an initiative titled ‘Towards European open digital ecosystems’, seeking feedback on how to strengthen the EU open-source sector, announced that the new EU PFAS monitoring rules for drinking water have taken effect and the Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee voted to maintain and strengthen EU air passenger rights, rejecting Council of the EU’s proposals to weaken compensation rules.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analyses of a landmark ruling from the Court of Justice affirming the applicability of EU consumer protection law to contracts involving minors in the sports industry, the EU reforms of its design protection laws for the digital age, the subject matter of patent-eligibility within the domain of AI healthcare in Europe, the Court’s decision to fine TikTok’s data-to-China. In addition this week, the European Commission published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the EU AI Act literacy requirements, launched a consultation on ongoing review of EU merger guidelines, revised its State aid rules to enhance public access to justice in environmental matters, announced the launch of the European Vulnerability Database, opened a call for evidence on its upcoming European Grids Package, and opened a consultation period for its planned EU Biotech Act proposal.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on the decision of the Court of Justice ruling that musicians may sample other works in their songs without explicit permission from the original creator in certain circumstances. In addition this week, Parliamentary committee MEPs invited Temu to discuss EU sales of unsafe and illegal products, adopted a report supporting the simplification of EU chemicals legislation, and adopted a position on new measures aimed at enhancing EU standards protecting workers from dangerous substances. Finally, the European Data Protection Board introduced a Data Protection Impact Assessments template and the European Commission launched a call for evidence on the evaluation of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), opened a call for participation in the Raw Materials Mechanism platform and announced that its EU age verification app is technically ready.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on what to expect from the new European Parliament and European Commission in 2025 in the tech and digital sector, the EU Digital Fairness Act, the different frameworks for inventive steps adopted by the European Patent Office and Unified Patent Court, the ‘invention’ test for combination products for Supplementary Protection Certificate eligibility introduced by the Court of Justice, the second draft of the EU AI Code of Practice, registration obligations under the EU AI Act as well as M&A arbitration under the EU AI Act. In addition, this week the Commission opened consultation on Common Agricultural Policy for farmers, and launched feedback on nature restoration plan format and the COMBINE programme for medical trials, the European Union Intellectual Property Office revealed significant economic advantages for IPR-holding firms in the EU and the new Health Technology Assessment rules became applicable.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis of the Court of Justice's ruling in the Anne Frank copyright proceedings. It also covers European Commission activities, including its July 2026 infringement package, measures supporting implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation, the adoption of carbon farming certification methodologies, publication of findings on EU challenges and priorities, and action on digital regulation and online safety. It highlights the Council of the EU's adoption of regulations strengthening EU air passenger rights and supporting farmers affected by fertiliser price increases, and its agreed position on migration, border management and internal security funding. It also details the European Parliament's amendments to the ePrivacy CSAM derogation and positions on organic products regulation and stronger enforcement of digital rules.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the EU taking legal action against the UK after the publication of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, the European Parliament calling on the European Council to start revision of EU Treaties and MEPs objecting to the European Commission’s plan to include gas and nuclear activities as environmentally sustainable under the Taxonomy Regulation. The highlights further include MEPs adopting the position on vehicle emissions, carbon sinks and effort sharing as well as MEPs rejecting proposed revisions to EU ETS, CBAM and Social Climate Fund as part of the Fit for 55 initiative and the Council of the EU adopting its position on the revised EU consumer credit directive.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the Council of the EU's adoption of ten legislative acts to reform the EU asylum and immigration system, the adoption of its negotiating position on the Toy Safety Regulation and the Commission's publication of guidance and recommendations to accelerate renewable energy deployment. In addition, 11 Member States have responded to Ireland's call to adopt the EU Nature Restoration Law, the Commission has designated Booking as a gatekeeper and opened an investigation against X under the EU Digital Markets Act (EU DMA), and the temporary Regulation to combat online sexual abuse has been extended.

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee adopting its position on the sustainability omnibus proposals, the Commission launching a consultation on draft guidelines addressing the interplay between the EU Digital Markets Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the launch of new enforcement measures under the EU Digital Services Act aimed at safeguarding minors online, and the European Parliament’s adoption of new legislation aimed at strengthening the role and effectiveness of European Works Councils. In addition this week, the Commission opened a public consultation on its proposed European Research Area Act, the EU strategy for the use of AI in scientific research was published, the Council of the EU adopted its position on revisions to the EU Toy Safety Regulation, and the Commission issued fines totalling €157.4m on Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe for engaging in resale price maintenance practices. These highlights also include analyses on the Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss an appeal concerning whether pseudonymised data must always be treated as personal data and a decision to award a Greek scientist €50,000 in damages for mental distress and reputational harm after her personal data was revealed.