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ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action on CASPs’ digital operational resilience for custody 08 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, is launching a Common...

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry to examine how the European Commission ensures that its ‘reality checks’ meetings with stakeholders follow transparency requirements for decision-making. Reality checks are a new consultation tool under which the Commission seeks information...

Apple v Commission and T-214/24 Apple and Apple Distribution International v Commission Digital services: the General Court dismisses Apple’s actions regarding its designation as a gatekeeper in relation to the App Store and iOS

Ryanair v Commission (Italy; amended aid scheme; COVID-19) State aid State aid: aid scheme consisting of subsidies paid by Italy to airlines affected by the COVID-19 crisis is compliant with EU law

Portugal has approved a national qualifications plan to strengthen skills and professional standards in rural fire management.

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EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, has announced a €60 million financing agreement with BRAC Bank PLC in Bangladesh, marking the longest-tenor funding ever extended by a development finance institution to a commercial bank in Bangladesh. The 12-year facility comprises a...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the Directive as regards certain aspects of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (Directive...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to bring its national legislation fully in line with the Directive on fixed-term work (Council Directive 1999/70/EC), which...