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EU Commission Pushes for Transposition of the EmpCo Directive on Environmental Claims
The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 20 EU Member States for failing to transpose the EmpCo Directive by the March 27, 2026 deadline. This directive aims to combat greenwashing by requiring substantiation of environmental claims and third-party certification for sustainability labels, with full implementation expected by September 27, 2026.
European Union Consumer
JD
Jones Day
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Amsterdam District Court Publishes Its Draft Preliminary Question To The CJEU Regarding Compatibility Of Rent Adjustment Clauses With EU Law
The Amsterdam District Court has drafted preliminary questions for the CJEU regarding the validity of rent indexation clauses in Dutch residential leases that combine CPI-based increases with additional surcharges. These questions seek to clarify whether such combined mechanisms comply with EU consumer protection law, particularly concerning transparency, foreseeability, and fairness to tenants.
Netherlands Litigation
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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EU Reaches Compromise On PSD3 And PSR: Tighter Harmonisation, Crypto Rules And Stronger Consumer Transparency.
The European Union has reached a compromise on the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR), introducing sweeping changes to harmonise payment rules across Member States. The package addresses fragmentation under PSD2 by migrating conduct-of-business rules into directly applicable regulations, while introducing new provisions on cash access, cryptocurrency payment services, fraud liability, and open banking.
European Union Technology
WP
WH Partners
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Publicités illicites : Netflix condamné à 250 000 euros
La Cour d'appel de Paris confirme la condamnation de Netflix France à 250 000 euros d'amende pour publicité illicite en faveur du tabac. La plateforme a diffusé sur YouTube une bande-annonce du documentaire "Schumacher" affichant 23 fois des marques de cigarettes, sans avertissement sanitaire. Cette décision rappelle que la loi Évin s'applique pleinement aux plateformes de streaming, y compris pour les contenus d'archives.
France Consumer
HA
Haas Avocats
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