Editor’s Note
This summary highlights key EU competition proceedings, including a final decision in the Pierre Cardin case, advisory opinions, and notifications of upcoming mergers. These updates reflect ongoing regulatory oversight in the European market.
Summary of Commission Decision of 28 November 2024 relating to a proceeding under Article 101 of the TFEU and Article 53 of the EEA Agreement (Case AT.40642 – Pierre Cardin)
– Final Report of the Hearing Officer –
Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive practices and dominant positions
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11996 – EMIF II Holding / AC / AC Logistics Holdings Corporation)
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12014 – Stonepeak / Repsol / Pecos Renewables JV)
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11854 – Zalando / About You)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11904 – MEIF 7 / BCI / Renewi)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11760 – Daimler Truck / Volvo/ JV)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11896 – Carnival / RCCL / MSC / GBSY JV)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11983 – Inflexion / 65 Equity Partners / Kee Safety)
Commission clears acquisition of part of Viatris’ European OTC business by Cooper (M.11961) – Midday Express
Commissioner Dombrovskis in Dubrovnik for international conference on growth and resilience in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe – Midday Express
Joint industry letter to Executive Vice-President Ribera: 102 Guidelines on exclusionary abuses
Agenda for: Working Party on Customs Union – 03 June 2025
Agenda for: “Economic Tariff Questions Group” meeting (Tariff suspensions for chemical agricultural products and microelectronic products; Tariff quotas) – 16 & 17 June 2025
Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism – 4-column table
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1108 of 23 May 2025 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2368/2002 implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1041 of 27 May 2025 making imports of adipic acid originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1042 of 27 May 2025 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed on imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel plated or coated with tin originating in the People’s Republic of China
List of the bilateral investment agreements referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1219/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing transitional arrangements for bilateral investment agreements between Member States and third countries
Commission cuts red tape and maximises impact of foreign aid investment – See the Proposal and Working Document
Answer given by Mr Šefčovič to a MEP written question – Trade liberalisation with Ukraine
WTO – Committee on Rules of Origin – Notification under paragraph 4 of Annex II of the Agreement on Rules of origin – Preferential rules of origin – Regional convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin
WTO – Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting of Dispute Settlement Body – 05 June 2025
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2014/65/EU and (EU) 2022/2557 as regards the extension of certain mitigating measures available for small and medium sized enterprises to small mid-cap enterprises and further simplifying measures
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2016/679, (EU) 2016/1036, (EU) 2016/1037, (EU) 2017/1129, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/573 as regards the extension of certain mitigating measures available for small and medium sized enterprises to small mid-cap enterprises and further simplification measures
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2025/1099 of 21 May 2025 on the definition of small mid-cap enterprises
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 of 27 May 2025 establishing the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) through the Reinforcement of the European Defence Industry Instrument
Answer given by EVP Séjourné to a MEP written question – Impact on citizens of the Green Deal, the Clean Industrial Deal and a possible carbon levy
Working Documents: Expert Group for Technical Advice on Organic Production (EGTOP) – Subgroup Fertilisers & Plant Protection – Potassium Phosphonate; Diatomaceous earth; Pumice & Chives and Ornamental bulbs – 13 May 2025
EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans – See the Q&A; Press remarks by EVP Ribera and Commissioners Hoekstra and Jørgensen
EU and Latin American Energy Organisation strengthen energy transition cooperation
Answer given by Mr Jørgensen to a MEP written question – Energy policy: strategic dependence on the US
EFSA Scientific Opinion – Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of l‐arginine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80393 for all animal species (Daesang Europe BV)
Scientific Opinion – Effect of incineration, co‐incineration and combustion on TSE hazards in category 1 animal by‐products
Pest survey card on Oligonychus perditus
Agenda for: Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues – 02 June 2025
EVP Henna Virkkunen in Sweden to discuss latest tech developments – Midday Express
EDPS – Migration management: data protection is one of the last lines of defence for vulnerable individuals – See the Opinion
Main results – Meeting of the General Affairs Council, 27 May 2025 – Presidency conclusions on strengthening EU democratic resilience
Possible items for College agendas from 04 June to 23 July 2025
Eurobarometer shows record high trust