This regular update (no. 90| 28 October 2022 ) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
...more
9/26/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Medicines Agency (EMA) ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy -
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the Commission has adopted a significant number...more
7/5/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID-
State Aid-
European Commission approves further schemes under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -
On 19 April 2022, the Commission approved...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission approves first scheme under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On 7 April 2022, the Commission approved a...more
6/2/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition-
European Commission ramps up home searches of employees of companies suspected of potential competition breaches -
On 5 April 2022, Maria Jaspers (Director of Cartel Directorate, DG...more
5/4/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts Temporary Crisis Framework to support economy in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine -
On 23 March 2022, the Commission adopted a Communication on a...more
4/28/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID-
Competition-
European Commission publishes 2021 General Report on Activities of the European Union -
On 9 March 2022, the Commission published “The EU in 2021 – General Report on the Activities of...more
4/8/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Policy Statement ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission publishes first Report on implementation of Recovery and Resilience Facility -
On 1 March 2022, the Commission published its first Report to the European...more
3/24/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
European Commission publishes Annual Single Market Report 2022 -
On 22 February 2022, the European Commission published the Annual Single Market Report 2022, which sets out, in...more
3/15/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Mergers -
DG COMP COVID-19 website and mailbox for informal guidance -
DG COMP has established a dedicated COVID-19 website.
The website includes a dedicated mailbox...more
3/15/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
Fit for Future Platform pursues simplification of EU law, including Opinion on State aid -
On 28 January 2022, the Fit for Future Platform, a high-level expert group to assist the...more
2/23/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
European Commission approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy-
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the Commission has adopted a significant...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Commission publishes Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published its Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
...more
2/4/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition-
European Commission expresses views on IAG’s (aborted) intended acquisition of Air Europa, including in light of impact of COVID-19 restrictions -
On 16 December 2021, the...more
1/20/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Executive Vice President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager speaks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Transatlantic Business Works Summit.
...more
1/6/2022
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments-
On 6 December 2021, the Commission published its Communication on Guidelines on...more
12/15/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission publishes revised Communication on State aid rules for Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI).
On 25 November 2021, the Commission published a...more
12/9/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETION & STATE AID -
European Commission adopts Communication on a Competition Policy Fit for New Challenges -
On 18 November 2021, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a Competition Policy Fit for New...more
12/3/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
European Commission comments on transatlantic relations in post-pandemic world, including building resilient supply chains -
On 12 November 2021, Executive Vice-President and Competition...more
12/3/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
Competition -
European Commission comments on the future of competition policy -
On 29 October 2021, Executive Vice-President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager provided remarks on the future of competition...more
11/11/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Patient Access ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
Competition -
European Commission ramps up combat against cartels, including reigniting dawn raids -
On 22 October 2021, Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager highlighted the...more
10/28/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
European Commission adopts Communication on Energy Prices to tackle exceptional rise in energy prices -
On 13 October 2021, the Commission adopted a Communication on Tackling Rising Energy Prices: a Toolbox for Action and...more
10/21/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
State Aid -
European Commission consults on proposed amendments to General Block Exemption Regulation -
On 6 October 2021, the Commission opened its consultation with Member States and interested parties to comment on...more
10/21/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid