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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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This Week’s Climate Policy Update - June 2024 #2

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Good morning! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 07 March 2024

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COMPETITION - -Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11385 - Permira / Blackstone / Adevinta) -Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11381 - Allianz / Pimco / Silver Point / Incora...more

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Energy Legislation Updates in the European Union and United Kingdom

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The European Union and United Kingdom have enacted energy storage policies and regulations, with both issuing landmark legislation in 2023. EU energy storage initiatives are key for aiding energy security and the transition...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: Winter 2023-2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Court of Justice Held Rules Set by Sports Governing Bodies Must Comply With EU Competition Law - On 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held in a preliminary ruling...more

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AAM: Getting Cleared for Take-Off

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Advanced Air Mobility represents an exciting new frontier and sustainable path forward for the aviation industry. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is an umbrella term used to describe next-generation air transportation of...more

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European RED III Seeks to Promote the Use of Green Hydrogen

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Renewable fuels of non-biological origin would play an expanded role in satisfying EU decarbonisation targets. The European Council has formally endorsed the proposed amendments to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the...more

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EC Proposal to Reform EU Electricity Market Underscores Capital Needs

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On March 14, the European Commission (EC) announced a proposal to “revise the rules for electricity market design and for improving the EU protection against market manipulation in the wholesale energy market.” The proposals...more

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Sustainable Products Regulations - Sustainable is the New Black – Will there soon be a “Green” Battery?

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Zero-emission mobility, storage of wind and solar energy, vast amounts of portable electronics – the demand for batteries is tremendous. Batteries are a crucial factor for the development of decarbonised and climate-neutral...more

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European Commission Releases Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan

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The Plan aims to “simplify, accelerate and align incentives to preserve the competitiveness and attractiveness of the EU as an investment location for the net-zero industry”. On 1 February 2023, the European Commission...more

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European Union public consultation - Reform of the EU’s electricity market design

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The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation regarding an upcoming reform of the European electricity market. The proposal could lead to the biggest reform on the electricity market since the first...more

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Cross-Border Energy Projects in Times of Crisis: Is EU State Aid a Solution for Green Transition?

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The European Union remains committed to its Green Deal. Despite all odds, geopolitical concerns and the energy crisis may actually accelerate the EU green transition and trigger a reduction of fossil fuel imports, with the...more

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European Commission Plans to Reform the EU Electricity Market and Boost Clean Hydrogen Investment in the European Union in 2023

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On 18 October, the European Commission (Commission) published its 2023 Work Programme (Programme). Amongst other initiatives, the Commission proposes the creation of a European hydrogen bank and a comprehensive reform of the...more

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Hydrogen: Latest EU policy updates

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On 18 May 2022, the European Commission has presented the REPowerEU Plan envisaging the transformation of Europe’s energy system in light of the energy market disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ...more

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A Step Towards Removing the Red-Tape For Europe’s Green Hydrogen Sector

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On September 14, 2022, the European Parliament (the Parliament) adopted its position on revised amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive (Recast) 2018 (RED II), amongst other things, proposing requirements for renewable...more

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RED II Draft Delegated Acts - The missing pieces of the EU’s hydrogen puzzle

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Next level of discussions regarding clean hydrogen in the EU and how it compares to the emerging regime in the UK. The Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU (RED II) came into force in December 2018 as part of the “Clean...more

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Energy Transition and Investor-State Disputes

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Past and current investor-state disputes relating to the energy transition may provide valuable lessons for what lies ahead. The global energy sector is transitioning from fossil fuels to increased use of renewable energy....more

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EU State aid temporary crisis framework in the context of the invasion of Ukraine

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On 23 March 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) adopted a Temporary Crisis Framework for State aid measures to support the economy following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia (the Temporary Crisis Framework), after...more

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Foley Automotive Report - March 2022

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This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner LLP partnered with OESA to present the webinar, Export...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Netherlands

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On October 1, 2020, the Telecommunication Sector (Undesirable Control) Act (Wet ongewenste zeggenschap telecommunicatie) came into force. This Act stipulates that an investment or acquisition requires notification to the...more

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UN Report Trumpets Nuclear as Having the Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Any Electricity Generation Source, Among Other...

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The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) recently released a report entitled “Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Options” (UNECE Report; Report). The Report analyzes the environmental profiles of the full...more

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The Potential of Wave Power

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Wave power is a type of hydroelectric power that relies on the capture of energy held by ocean waves. Like wind and solar power, wave power has the potential to be a valuable part of the energy transition. The potential...more

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The Hydrogen Handbook - Germany

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Hydrogen—the smallest molecule, but one that holds the potential to be an energy superhero and play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. The H2 Handbook provides a comprehensive...more

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The Hydrogen Handbook - European Union

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Hydrogen—the smallest molecule, but one that holds the potential to be an energy superhero and play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. The H2 Handbook provides a comprehensive...more

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France Releases Legal Framework for Renewable and Low-carbon Hydrogen

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France has published an ordinance setting out the legal regime for hydrogen, aimed at fostering renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. Under ordinance n° 2021-167, dated February 17, 2021, three different types of hydrogen are...more

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First-ever analysis of the hydrogen sector by the French Competition Authority

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At a time when the European Union and many Member States have just unveiled their hydrogen strategy, the French Competition Authority takes the lead in delivering the very first analysis of the emerging hydrogen sector in a...more

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