Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Tax Press release: New proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses Published: 12 September 2023 The European Commission adopted a key package of initiatives to reduce tax compliance costs for large, cross-border businesses in the European Union. The proposal, “Business in Europe: Framework for Income […]
Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. EU Law Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC Entered into force: 17 August 2023 A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering […]
Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. ESG The Commission adopts the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Adopted: 31 July 2023 The Commission adopted today the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This marks another step forward in the transition to a sustainable EU economy. The standards cover the full range […]
In 2020, the European Union (EU) adopted the Collective Redress Directive[1] as a part of the New Deal for Consumers package. Strong consumer protection rules increase total consumer shopping, which boosts trade and market development. Therefore, the EU has taken a step further and established collective protection of consumers’ rights through representative actions. The Directive […]