The EU updates minimum protection standards for crime victims, improving their access to information, support and participation in judicial proceedings. It affects all Member States, which must adapt their legislation.
Crime victims, public administrations, legal operators and support services in the EU
The EU exempts from tariffs and VAT the imports of goods to be distributed free of charge to Ukrainian refugees or persons in need in Ukraine. It facilitates humanitarian aid related to the war.
NGOs, charitable entities and importers distributing humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Technical errors in the European decision imposing sanctions on Russia for destabilizing Ukraine are corrected. The substance of the restrictive measures in force does not change.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or investment links with Russia
The international regulation governing how CO2 emissions and fuel or electric energy consumption are measured in cars and light commercial vehicles through the WLTP cycle is updated.
Vehicle manufacturers, importers, type-approval authorities and EU technical authorities
Errors in the European decision establishing restrictive measures against Russia are corrected. It affects the sanctions regulations in force since May 2024.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial links to Russia
Errors are corrected in the regulation implementing European sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia in Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East. It affects the lists of sanctioned persons and entiti...
Companies and financial entities with commercial or financial links to Iran
The EEA Joint Committee updates the rules on financial services applicable in the European Economic Area. The changes affect the financial regulation shared between the EU and EEA countries.
Financial entities and companies with activity in the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on technical standards and certification of the European Economic Area Agreement. It affects companies operating under European technical standards in EEA countries.
Companies marketing products in EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical regulations and certification standards of the European Economic Area Agreement. It affects products and services requiring technical certification in EEA countries.
Companies marketing products with technical or certification requirements in the European Economic Area
The EEA Joint Committee updates financial services rules applicable to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The changes adapt the financial regulation of these countries to current European standards.
Financial entities and companies with operations in EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)