Europe: Government, Public Sector

France is tightening its foreign investment screening regime as the 2027 presidential election approaches, with parliamentary proposals seeking to expand oversight powers and broaden the scope of strategic sectors subject to review. The shift reflects a cross-party consensus on protecting national interests amid rising geopolitical tensions and follows new EU regulations requiring mandatory screening mechanisms across all member states.

The Life in the UK test is a mandatory computer-based examination for individuals seeking British citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain, covering UK history, government, geography, and culture. With a 73% average pass rate and 24 multiple-choice questions requiring 75% accuracy, understanding the test requirements, exemptions, and preparation strategies is essential for success.

Is your Italian citizenship application delayed? If your paperwork has been pending past the legal deadline, you have the right to take legal action against the Italian administration for administrative silence (silenzio dell'Amministrazione).

Voor de M&A praktijk, en met name voor de Nederlandse juridische aspecten daarvan, biedt de casus echter waardevolle lessen.

La décision T2510/18 rappelle qu'un principe actif isolé peut être considéré comme nouveau, même s'il est naturellement présent dans des préparations traditionnelles.

Genetik kaynaklar ve geleneksel bilgiler, sadece kültürel ve tarihi önemleri açısından değil, aynı za- manda bilimsel araştırmalar, tıbbi gelişmeler ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma açısından da büyük değere sahiptir.

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority has finalized three sets of Regulatory Technical Standards that will establish a unified framework for obliged entities across the European Union to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. These standards address customer due diligence requirements, transaction identification criteria, and group-wide compliance measures, marking a significant step toward harmonized AML/CFT enforcement throughout the EU.

Money laundering refers to a process by which criminals make money that has been obtained through illegal activity appear to come from legitimate sources. This is often used by criminal...

The global art market constitutes a significant economic sector worldwide, accounting for an estimated USD 57.5 billion of sales in 2024 with an ever-growing client base.

The Mishcon Academy hosted historical novelist Louisa Treger for an intimate discussion exploring the emotional complexities of divorce through the lens of Ruth Ellis's story and other women from history. Drawing from both historical narratives and personal experience, Treger examined how women navigate the challenges of starting over and ultimately find resilience and the ability to thrive after life-altering separations.

The Administrative Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying that the Home Office Crime Recording Rules (HOCA) do not govern police retention of information on local databases. In a case involving an autistic eight-year-old child, the court emphasized that retention decisions must be made under the College of Policing's guidance, requiring individualized assessments of necessity and proportionality rather than relying on crime recording statistics frameworks.

Understanding the mechanisms for challenging Ofcom's decisions under the Online Safety Act is crucial for regulated providers navigating this complex new regime. This guide explores the public law principles that govern potential challenges, from judicial review claims to Upper Tribunal appeals, and examines what enforcement actions can be contested and on what grounds.