Landmark ruling requires the European Commission to disclose impact assessments used as a basis for its legislative decision-making process.
The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union recently issued a...more
On 28 April 2017, the European Commission (the EC) published a “roadmap” on the strategic approach to pharmaceuticals in the environment, particularly in the aquatic environment.
Concurrently, the EC launched a 12-week...more
The Spanish government recently passed a draft bill for the “ rationalization and organization of the supervising regulatory bodies of the markets and the improvement of its governance” (the Draft Bill). The bill aims to...more
Spain is leading the fight against climate change with a proposed new Climate Change and Energy Transition Law.
The Spanish government regards climate change as one of the greatest challenges facing the country. ...more
On 15 February 2017, the European Commission (the Commission) sent final warnings (a Reasoned Opinion) to France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom for failing to comply with the air pollution limits for nitrogen...more
Last year, 86 % of the 24.5 GW of new generating capacity installed in the EU came from renewable energy sources, specifically from wind, solar, biomass and hydro, breaking the previous record of 79% in 2014. This new water...more
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF CLASS/COLLECTIVE ACTIONS IN YOUR
JURISDICTION? ARE THEY POPULAR AND WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS?
Definition of class/collective actions -
There is no specific definition of...more
10/7/2015
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Regulation eliminates distinction between ordinary and special regime facilities and establishes new remuneration system.
Introduction -
As part of the Spanish government’s ongoing structural reform of the...more