The European Commission opens a review of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rights in force on US biodiesel. It will analyze whether to maintain or modify these protective measures for the European sector.
US biodiesel importers, European biodiesel producers and traders
The EU Council authorizes the opening of negotiations with South Korea so that product certifications are mutually recognized, facilitating bilateral trade.
Exporting and importing companies between the EU and South Korea with products subject to certification
An International Claims Commission is established to process compensation claims for damages arising from the war in Ukraine. It will allow victims and states to claim reparations.
Companies and investors with assets in Ukraine, victims of the conflict and acceding states
Technical criteria are established that external verifiers reviewing European green bonds must comply with. It regulates their systems, methodologies and evaluation procedures.
External verifiers of green bonds, EuGB issuers and financial entities in the capital markets
The EU Council approves the European Cybersecurity Reserve to provide assistance to Ukraine to defend itself against cyberattacks. This is the first time this mechanism is activated for a non-EU country.
EU-certified cybersecurity providers, European institutions and Ukraine
The EU Council modifies the sanctions in force since 2014 against Russia for the illegal annexation of Crimea. Restrictive measures applicable to persons and entities linked to that territory are updated.
Companies and individuals with commercial activity, investments or services linked to Crimea and Sevastopol
Investment prospectuses that companies must publish when issuing securities on the stock exchange in the EU are simplified and standardized, reducing bureaucratic burden to attract investors.
Listed companies, SMEs issuing securities, legal and financial advisors, stock market supervisors
Technical requirements are updated for homologating passenger cars and light commercial vehicles according to their real-world driving emissions. It affects manufacturers wishing to sell vehicles in markets applying UN R...
Passenger car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers, homologation laboratories and technical authorities
The EU updates the format that companies must use to register persons with access to privileged information. The previous 2022 regulations are repealed.
Listed companies, securities issuers, financial and legal advisors with access to privileged information
The EU Council modifies its sanctions list related to Ukraine, updating restrictive measures against individuals and entities involved. It affects persons and organizations subject to asset freezing and travel bans.
Companies, financial entities and persons with links to individuals sanctioned by the EU