Brussels, March 5, 2026 —The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on territorial supply constraints (TSCs) as it prepares a potential regulation aimed at addressing practices that restrict retailers from purchasing goods in […]
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EU Unveils Affordable Housing Plan, Eases State Aid Rules to Address Market Failures
Brussels, Dec. 16, 2025 —The European Commission on Tuesday launched its first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan, citing persistent market failures, supply shortages and weak affordability as key factors driving sharp rises in house prices and […]
EU Launched Consultation on Revising Rules Against Unfair Trading Practices in Food Supply Chain
Brussels, December 2025 — The European Commission has opened (5 December) a public consultation on proposals to revise the EU’s business-to-business unfair trading practices (UTPs) framework in the agricultural and food supply chain, aiming to […]
Six EU Countries Join OECD-Led Project to Curb Bid Rigging in Public Contracts
Paris, September 23, 2025 — The OECD, backed by the European Union, has launched a two-year project to help six EU member states strengthen detection and reporting of bid rigging in public procurement. The initiative, […]
Apple and Meta Fined Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple was found to have restricted app developers from steering users to cheaper offers outside the […]
Commission Unveils DSA Election Toolkit for Regulators
The European Commission has released a new elections toolkit to help national regulators apply the Digital Services Act (DSA) Election Guidelines during electoral processes. The toolkit provides best practices for mitigating risks on Very Large […]
The European Commission Unveils Competitiveness Compass: A New Vision for EU Growth
The European Commission has published (29 January) its much-anticipated “Competitiveness Compass,” setting out a strategic roadmap to bolster the European Union’s economic strength. The plan focuses on closing the innovation gap with global rivals, aligning […]
New Obligations for High-Value Public Procurement Under EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies
As of October 12, 2023, contracting authorities and suppliers engaged in public procurement or framework agreements valued at €250 million or more (excluding VAT) must comply with obligations under Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 addressing foreign subsidies […]
EU Investigates X’s Compliance with Digital Services Act
The European Commission has taken (17 January) additional investigatory measures regarding X’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The measures focus on the platform’s recommender systems, as part of formal proceedings initiated on December […]
European Commission Seeks Input on Procurement Legislation
The European Commission is currently evaluating the EU’s procurement directives to determine their effectiveness and relevance to current challenges. Authorities, companies, organizations, and other stakeholders are invited to submit feedback through a public consultation. Comments […]
