In the context of the transition to the definitive CBAM regime as from 1 January 2026, the European Commission adopted, in December 2025, a package of implementing and delegated acts, together with a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/956 in order to extend the scope of CBAM to certain downstream products and to introduce
ECHA scientific committees on track to finalise opinions on the PFAS restriction. ECHA confirmed on 17 December that its two scientific committees, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), remain on schedule to deliver their opinions on the proposed PFAS restriction. The committees’ December meetings enabled the adoption
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The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to overhaul the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), aiming to simplify the regime. The changes, published on 20 November and accompanied by a detailed Q&A and press release, form part of the Commission’s broader Savings and Investments Union agenda which aims to enhance financial opportunities for
The Battery Regulation ((EU) 2023/1542) (Regulation) entered into force on 17 August 2023, superseding the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC). The Regulation establishes a harmonised framework designed to strengthen the internal market, promote the circular economy and mitigate environmental and social impacts across the full battery life cycle.
As part of the implementation of this framework
The last attempt of the European Commission to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes closer to becoming a reality today, although not quite as was initially planned. The European Parliament adopted today its position on the proposal, endorsing a broad 12 month delay of the EUDR (i.e. 30 December 2026) – as opposed to
Following its publication in the EU Official Journal on 17 October, Regulation (EU) 2025/2083 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (the CBAM Regulation) entered into force on 20 October 2025. The Regulation was presented as part of the so-called “Omnibus I” legislative package.
This legislative procedure represents an example of a “straightforward” omnibus regulation, in contrast to
The European Commission has recently taken a significant step in preparing the next phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). On August 29, 2025, the Commission published three Calls for Evidence, with a submission deadline of September 25, to support the development of upcoming Implementing Acts under CBAM.
The key areas under
On 17 June 2025, the European Commission issued a Defence Readiness Omnibus in the form of a Communication accompanied by several legislative proposals (see full list).
The Commission’s proposal aims to speed up defence investments and thereby increase the Member States’ and industry’s capabilities and infrastructures. It notably acknowledges the unfitness of the current
On April 14, 2025, the European Commission launched a 12-week public consultation, inviting stakeholders to provide input on potential revisions to the Directive 2003/87/EC (EU ETS Directive). This consultation is a key step towards a comprehensive overhaul of the EU ETS framework, which is scheduled for revision in the third quarter
The anti-SLAPP EU Directive 2024/1069 aims to protect people taking part in the public debate against dissuasive legal proceedings brought against them. It provides various guarantees against manifestly unfounded claims or legal proceedings targeting people because of their participation in the public debate.
As a directive, it must now be transposed into national law in