European Union: Compliance

Ireland is raising the financial thresholds for mandatory merger control notifications from July 2026, increasing the combined Irish turnover requirement from €60 million to €100 million and the individual turnover threshold from €10 million to €15 million. This change follows recommendations from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and a public consultation process, with significant implications for transaction notification requirements and regulatory oversight.

This monthly legal update from William Fry curates essential articles spanning technology transformation, foreign investment screening, product liability rulings, AI regulation developments, pension scheme complaints, building energy performance changes, insurance recovery frameworks, MiFID compliance expectations, and environmental assessment requirements.

Luxembourg's Labour Code mandates that companies establish schemes ensuring employees can disconnect from digital devices outside working hours. With administrative fines of up to EUR 25,000 looming after the June 2026 deadline, employers must implement practical arrangements, awareness campaigns, and compensation measures for exceptional derogations.