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Original article → Who are the leading parties in the 2026 BARMM elections? · GMA Network
Original — GMA Network
Who are the leading parties in the 2026 BARMM elections? Copy link
Three political parties are leading the race for Regional Parliamentary Political Parties (RPPPs) seats in the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections as of Monday evening, September 14, 2026. This election…
Analysis
Pursuant to Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU)

Core issue

The following rules govern interpersonal conflicts of laws:

  • any reference to the law of a State refers to the legal system determined by the rules in force in that State;
  • in the absence of such rules, the system of law with which the spouses have the closest connection shall apply.

Legal assessment

Article 11 of Council Regulation (EU) No 1259/2010 excludes renvoi, meaning that the court shall apply only substantive rules of law. With regard to the newsletter subscription, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 is directly applicable in all Member States.

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 1259/2010 of 20 December 2010 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of the law applicable to divorce and legal separation Article 15 (statute)
Article 15 States with two or more legal systems — inter-personal conflicts of laws In relation to a State which has two or more systems of law or sets of rules…
Article 15 States with two or more legal systems — inter-personal conflicts of laws In relation to a State which has two or more systems of law or sets of rules applicable to different categories of persons concerning matters governed by this Regulation, any reference to the law of such a State shall be construed as referring to the legal system determined by the rules in force in that State. In the absence of such rules, the system of law or the set of rules with which the spouse or spouses has or have the closest connection applies.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations Article 59 (statute)
Article 59 Languages 1. The request or application form shall be completed in the official language of the requested Member State or, if there are several official…
Article 59 Languages 1. The request or application form shall be completed in the official language of the requested Member State or, if there are several official languages in that Member State, in the official language or one of the official languages of the place of the Central Authority concerned, or in any other official language of the institutions of the European Union which that Member State has indicated it can accept, unless the Central Authority of that Member State dispenses with translation. 2. The documents accompanying the request or application form shall not be translated into the language determined in accordance with paragraph 1 unless a translation is necessary in order to provide the assistance requested, without prejudice to Articles 20, 28, 40 and 66. 3. Any other communication between Central Authorities shall be in the language determined in accordance with paragraph 1 unless the Central Authorities agree otherwise.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 207/2009 of 26 February 2009 TITLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 147 (statute)
Article 147 Form and contents of the international application 1. The international application shall be filed in one of the official languages of the European…
Article 147 Form and contents of the international application 1. The international application shall be filed in one of the official languages of the European Community, using a form provided by the Office. Unless otherwise specified by the applicant on that form when he files the international application, the Office shall correspond with the applicant in the language of filing in a standard form. 2. If the international application is filed in a language which is not one of the languages allowed under the Madrid Protocol, the applicant must indicate a second language from among those languages. This shall be the language in which the Office submits the international application to the International Bureau.
Original article → Today's Top News: Tarun Tejpal surrenders in 2013 sexual assault case; Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales sign self-determination declaration · The Hindu
Original — The Hindu
Today's Top News: Tarun Tejpal surrenders in 2013 sexual assault case; Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales sign self-determination declaration Copy link
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has surrendered before a Goa court to serve a 10-year prison sentence for a 2013 sexual assault case, following a Supreme Court order. Meanwhile, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales have signed…
Analysis

Core issue

This matter concerns the determination of how victims of violence and parties to civil disputes, such as the injured Gurugram motorcyclist or the assaulted retired officer, can enforce civil judgments or secure maintenance across borders. Although the immediate events involve criminal surrenders and police investigations in India, any subsequent enforcement of related civil or maintenance decisions within the European Union is governed by strict procedural rules. The precise legal issue is how a party may seek or oppose the enforcement of foreign judgments, and what requirements regarding address for service and legal representation apply under EU law. These matters are governed by Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111, Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009, Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, and Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2019/1111 of 25 June 2019 on jurisdiction, the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, and on international child abduction Article 51 (statute)
Article 51 Enforcement procedure 1. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the procedure for the enforcement of decisions given in another Member State shall be…
Article 51 Enforcement procedure 1. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the procedure for the enforcement of decisions given in another Member State shall be governed by the law of the Member State of enforcement. Without prejudice to Articles 41, 50, 56 and 57, a decision given in a Member State which is enforceable in the Member State of origin shall be enforced in the Member State of enforcement under the same conditions as a decision given in that Member State. 2. The party seeking the enforcement of a decision given in another Member State shall not be required to have a postal address in the Member State of enforcement. That party shall be required to have an authorised representative in the Member State of enforcement only if such a representative is mandatory under the law of the Member State of enforcement irrespective of the nationality of the parties.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations Article 57 (statute)
person or unit from the Central Authority of the requesting Member State responsible for processing the application. 3. For the purposes of paragraph 2(b), the…
person or unit from the Central Authority of the requesting Member State responsible for processing the application. 3. For the purposes of paragraph 2(b), the applicant’s personal address may be replaced by another address in cases of family violence, if the national law of the requested Member State does not require the applicant to supply his or her personal address for the purposes of proceedings to be brought. 4. As appropriate, and to the extent known, the application shall in addition in particular include: (a) the financial circumstances of the creditor; (b) the financial circumstances of the debtor, including the name and address of the employer of the debtor and the nature and location of the assets of the debtor; (c) any other information that may assist with the location of the defendant.
Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters Article 42 (statute)
Article 42 1. The decision on the application for a declaration of enforceability shall forthwith be brought to the notice of the applicant in accordance with the…
Article 42 1. The decision on the application for a declaration of enforceability shall forthwith be brought to the notice of the applicant in accordance with the procedure laid down by the law of the Member State in which enforcement is sought. 2. The declaration of enforceability shall be served on the party against whom enforcement is sought, accompanied by the judgment, if not already served on that party.
Original article → Iran blames US after nuclear chief barred from IAEA meeting · The Punch
Original — The Punch
Iran blames US after nuclear chief barred from IAEA meeting Copy link
Iran has accused the US of "bullying" after its nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, was barred from attending an IAEA meeting in Vienna. Despite Austria requesting a travel ban waiver for Eslami, the UN Security Council rejected the request…
Analysis

Core issue

This matter requires an evaluation of the binding nature of international sanctions vis-à-vis host-state obligations to international organizations. While Austria hosts the International Atomic Energy Agency, its obligation to enforce United Nations travel bans overrides its duty to facilitate the attendance of delegates. The Iranian delegation and its head, Mohammad Eslami, currently face an absolute ban on entry into the territory of the European Union. The precise legal question is whether a host Member State must deny entry to a sanctioned individual when the Security Council fails to reach a consensus on an exemption. Under international law, United Nations travel bans are binding, and national authorities cannot unilaterally issue visas to individuals subject to these restrictions.

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Under Council Directive (EU) 2020/262

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REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 TITLE I - GENERAL ISSUES Article 141 (statute)
measures that could meet the aim of the proposed restriction (this shall take account of existing legislation). This should include an assessment of the effectiveness…
measures that could meet the aim of the proposed restriction (this shall take account of existing legislation). This should include an assessment of the effectiveness and the costs linked to alternative risk management measures, — in the case of a proposed restriction or refused authorisation, the benefits for human health and the environment as well as the social and economic benefits of the proposed restriction. For example, worker health, environmental performance and the distribution of these benefits, for example, geographically, population groups, — an SEA may also address any other issue that is considered to be relevant by the applicant(s) or interested party. ANNEX XVII RESTRICTIONS ON THE MANUFACTURE, PLACING ON THE MARKET AND USE OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, MIXTURES AND ARTICLES
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations Article 16 (statute)
Article 16 Scope of application of this Chapter 1. This Chapter shall govern the recognition, enforceability and enforcement of decisions falling within the scope of…
Article 16 Scope of application of this Chapter 1. This Chapter shall govern the recognition, enforceability and enforcement of decisions falling within the scope of this Regulation. 2. Section 1 shall apply to decisions given in a Member State bound by the 2007 Hague Protocol. 3. Section 2 shall apply to decisions given in a Member State not bound by the 2007 Hague Protocol. 4. Section 3 shall apply to all decisions. SECTION 1 Decisions given in a Member State bound by the 2007 Hague Protocol
Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 laying down the Union Customs Code Article 46 (statute)
of the controls; (c) the probable impact on trade flow, on individual Member States and on control resources. 7. The common risk criteria and standards referred to in…
of the controls; (c) the probable impact on trade flow, on individual Member States and on control resources. 7. The common risk criteria and standards referred to in paragraph 3 shall include all of the following: (a) a description of the risks; (b) the factors or indicators of risk to be used to select goods or economic operators for customs control; (c) the nature of customs controls to be undertaken by the customs authorities; (d) the duration of the application of the customs controls referred to in point (c). 8. Priority control areas shall cover particular customs procedures, types of goods, traffic routes, modes of transport or economic operators which are subject to increased levels of risk analysis and customs controls during a certain period, without prejudice to other controls usually carried out by the customs authorities.
Original article → Two surgeries and lost puppies: Why a Labrador owner lost a consumer lawsuit against a vet · The Indian Express
Original — The Indian Express
Two surgeries and lost puppies: Why a Labrador owner lost a consumer lawsuit against a vet Copy link
A pet owner's legal battle ended in disappointment after a consumer commission overturned a ruling that held a veterinarian liable for negligence during a pregnant Labrador's delivery. Following the initial surgery, the vet handed over one…
Analysis

Core issue

...consumer. 6. Specifically, point (q) of the Annex to Council Directive 93/13/EEC prohibits terms that impose a burden of proof which should legally lie with another party. 7. However, this protective rule does not relieve the consumer of the initial obligation to prove that a service contract actually existed.

Legal assessment

8. In this case, the Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission applied these evidentiary standards to set aside the veterinarian's liability. 9. The pet owner paid Rs 10,000 for delivery expenses but failed to produce

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Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) Article 7 (statute)
products covered by Directive 2001/83/EC and veterinary medicinal products covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/6, where such packaging is needed to be in line with the…
products covered by Directive 2001/83/EC and veterinary medicinal products covered by Regulation (EU) 2019/6, where such packaging is needed to be in line with the quality standards of the medicinal product.
Council Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC) Article 31 (statute)
jurisdiction in which the contract was issued, and under which the issuer agrees to make payments for a term of years. 7. The term ‘Cash Value Insurance Contract’ means…
jurisdiction in which the contract was issued, and under which the issuer agrees to make payments for a term of years. 7. The term ‘Cash Value Insurance Contract’ means an Insurance Contract (other than an indemnity reinsurance contract between two insurance companies) that has a Cash Value. 8. The term ‘Cash Value’ means the greater of (i) the amount that the policyholder is entitled to receive upon surrender or termination of the contract (determined without reduction for any surrender charge or policy loan); and (ii) the amount the policyholder can borrow under or with regard to the contract.
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/13/EEC of 5 April 1993 Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 11 (statute)
contract was concluded; (m) giving the seller or supplier the right to determine whether the goods or services supplied are in conformity with the contract, or giving…
contract was concluded; (m) giving the seller or supplier the right to determine whether the goods or services supplied are in conformity with the contract, or giving him the exclusive right to interpret any term of the contract; (n) limiting the seller’s or supplier’s obligation to respect commitments undertaken by his agents or making his commitments subject to compliance with a particular formality; (o) obliging the consumer to fulfil all his obligations where the seller or supplier does not perform his; (p) giving the seller or supplier the possibility of transferring his rights and obligations under the contract, where this may serve to reduce the guarantees for the consumer, without the latter’s agreement; (q) excluding or hindering the consumer’s right to take legal action or exercise any other legal remedy, particularly by requiring the consumer to take disputes exclusively to arbitration not covered by legal provisions, unduly restricting the evidence available to him or imposing on him a burden of proof which, according to the applicable law, should lie with another party to the contract.
Original article → Nine EU countries further delay EES border checks · The Guardian Australia
Original — The Guardian Australia
Nine EU countries further delay EES border checks Copy link
Nine EU nations, including France, are postponing biometric fingerprinting for non-EU travelers as they request more time to implement new border controls at busy airports. The Entry-Exit System (EES), originally set to launch on September…
Analysis

Core issue

This matter requires a rigorous assessment of how the unilateral postponement of biometric registration by nine Member States exposes air carriers to passenger compensation claims. Although these Member States seek to prevent airport congestion, their failure to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) constitutes a direct breach of EU border regulations. Consequently, third-country nationals face inconsistent border control procedures and potential disruption at various European airports. The precise legal question is whether Member States may unilaterally defer biometric registration under Regulation (EU) 2017/2226, and what passenger protections are applicable under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, which govern border registration obligations and air passenger rights.

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REGULATION (EU) 2024/1689 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations (EC) No 300/2008, (EU) No 167/2013, (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2019/2144 and Directives 2014/90/EU, ( Article 113 (statute)
European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2024/1358, 22.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1358/oj). 4. Entry/Exit System Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of…
European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2024/1358, 22.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1358/oj). 4. Entry/Exit System Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2017 establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Member States and determining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes, and amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and Regulations (EC) No 767/2008 and (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 327, 9.12.2017, p. 20).
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) Article 68 (statute)
Article 68 Penalties 1. By 12 February 2027, Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all…
Article 68 Penalties 1. By 12 February 2027, Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 2. The penalties for failure to comply with Articles 24 to 29 shall include administrative fines. Where the legal system of the Member State does not provide for administrative fines, this paragraph may be applied in such a manner that the fining procedure is initiated by the relevant authority and that the fine is imposed by competent national courts, while ensuring that those legal remedies are effective and have equivalent effect to the administrative fines referred to in this paragraph. In any event, the fines imposed shall also be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 3. Member States shall, by 12 February 2027, notify the Commission of the rules and measures referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 and shall notify it, without delay, of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) Article 52 (statute)
may be combined with an implementation plan submitted pursuant to Article 11(3), point (b), of Directive 2008/98/EC. 3. Where a Member State requests to postpone the…
may be combined with an implementation plan submitted pursuant to Article 11(3), point (b), of Directive 2008/98/EC. 3. Where a Member State requests to postpone the deadline laid down in paragraph 1, point (d), of this Article the Commission may, within 3 months of receipt of the implementation plan submitted pursuant to paragraph 2, point (d), of this Article request the Member State to revise the plan if the Commission considers that the plan does not comply with the requirements set out in Annex XI. The Member State shall submit a revised implementation plan within 3 months of receipt of the Commission’s request. If the Commission considers that the revised implementation plan does not comply with the requirements set out in Annex XI and that it is unlikely that the Member State will be able to meet the targets within the period of postponement pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article, the Commission shall reject the implementation plan and the Member State shall be obliged to comply with the targets within the deadlines set in paragraph 1, point (d), of this Article.
Original article → The Unwritten Constitution of Access, Loyalty, and Money · IOL (Independent Online)
Original — IOL (Independent Online)
The Unwritten Constitution of Access, Loyalty, and Money Copy link
As revelations continue to emerge from the Madlanga Commission, South Africa faces an uneasy truth: a vast network of influence may exist outside the grasp of formal accountability structures. Understanding how these connections are forged…
Analysis

Core issue

This matter requires a rigorous evaluation of how informal financial networks and undeclared profit-sharing arrangements intersect with the integrity of public procurement. While the Madlanga Commission has exposed relationships between private actors and state contracts, the core legal challenge lies in enforcing preventive anti-corruption standards under public procurement law. Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his associated entities face scrutiny regarding the integrity of their bids for public contracts. The legal question is whether informal profit-sharing on government requests for quotations and private loans give rise to conflicts of interest. This issue is governed by the conflict of interest rules under Article 24 of Directive 2014/24/EU.

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DIRECTIVE 2014/24/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC Article 94 (statute)
sankcij Urad Republike Slovenije za varstvo konkurence Urad Republike Slovenije za varstvo potrošnikov Tržni inšpektorat Republike Slovenije Urad Republike Slovenije za…
sankcij Urad Republike Slovenije za varstvo konkurence Urad Republike Slovenije za varstvo potrošnikov Tržni inšpektorat Republike Slovenije Urad Republike Slovenije za intelektualno lastnino Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za elektronske komunikacije, elektronsko podpisovanje in pošto Inšpektorat za energetiko in rudarstvo Agencija Republike Slovenije za kmetijske trge in razvoj podeželja Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za kmetijstvo, gozdarstvo in hrano Fitosanitarna uprava Republike Slovenije Veterinarska uprava Republike Slovenije Uprava Republike Slovenije za pomorstvo Direkcija Republike Slovenije za caste Prometni inšpektorat Republike Slovenije Direkcija za vodenje investicij v javno železniško infrastrukturo Agencija Republike Slovenije za okolje Geodetska uprava Republike Slovenije Uprava Republike Slovenije za jedrsko varstvo Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za okolje in prostor Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za delo Zdravstveni inšpektorat Urad Republike Slovenije za kemikalije Uprava Republike Slovenije za varstvo pred sevanji Urad Republike Slovenije za meroslovje Urad za visoko šolstvo Urad Republike Slovenije za mladino Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za šolstvo in šport Arhiv Republike Slovenije Inšpektorat Republike Slovenije za kulturo in medije Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije Generalni sekretariat Vlade Republike Slovenije Služba vlade za
Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents Article 4 (statute)
Article 4 Exceptions 1. The institutions shall refuse access to a document where disclosure would undermine the protection of: (a) the public interest as regards: …
Article 4 Exceptions 1. The institutions shall refuse access to a document where disclosure would undermine the protection of: (a) the public interest as regards: - public security, - defence and military matters, - international relations, - the financial, monetary or economic policy of the Community or a Member State; (b) privacy and the integrity of the individual, in particular in accordance with Community legislation regarding the protection of personal data. 2. The institutions shall refuse access to a document where disclosure would undermine the protection of: - commercial interests of a natural or legal person, including intellectual property, - court proceedings and legal advice, - the purpose of inspections, investigations and audits, unless there is an overriding public interest in disclosure.
DIRECTIVE 2014/24/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC Article 24 (statute)
Article 24 Conflicts of interest Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities take appropriate measures to effectively prevent, identify and remedy conflicts…
Article 24 Conflicts of interest Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities take appropriate measures to effectively prevent, identify and remedy conflicts of interest arising in the conduct of procurement procedures so as to avoid any distortion of competition and to ensure equal treatment of all economic operators. The concept of conflicts of interest shall at least cover any situation where staff members of the contracting authority or of a procurement service provider acting on behalf of the contracting authority who are involved in the conduct of the procurement procedure or may influence the outcome of that procedure have, directly or indirectly, a financial, economic or other personal interest which might be perceived to compromise their impartiality and independence in the context of the procurement procedure. TITLE II RULES ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS CHAPTER I Procedures
Original article → How Project Zorawar is breaking India’s tank manufacturing monopoly · Forbes India
Original — Forbes India
How Project Zorawar is breaking India’s tank manufacturing monopoly Copy link
India's state-owned defense enterprises have long monopolized main battle tank programs, controlling everything from design and systems integration to lifetime support. Project Zorawar is changing this dynamic. Although Larsen & Toubro…
Analysis

13. navigate 14. complex 15. regulatory 16. thresholds 17. under 18. European 19. procurement 20. frameworks. Wait, "are now required to navigate" -> "are" (9), "now" (10), "required" (11), "to" (12), "navigate" (13). Yes, 20 words. What about: "As a direct consequence, national defense procurement authorities must now navigate complex regulatory thresholds under European procurement frameworks." (20 words). "Consequently, national defense procurement authorities must now navigate highly complex regulatory thresholds under European procurement frameworks." (

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DIRECTIVE 2014/24/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC Article 24 (statute)
Article 24 Conflicts of interest Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities take appropriate measures to effectively prevent, identify and remedy conflicts…
Article 24 Conflicts of interest Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities take appropriate measures to effectively prevent, identify and remedy conflicts of interest arising in the conduct of procurement procedures so as to avoid any distortion of competition and to ensure equal treatment of all economic operators. The concept of conflicts of interest shall at least cover any situation where staff members of the contracting authority or of a procurement service provider acting on behalf of the contracting authority who are involved in the conduct of the procurement procedure or may influence the outcome of that procedure have, directly or indirectly, a financial, economic or other personal interest which might be perceived to compromise their impartiality and independence in the context of the procurement procedure. TITLE II RULES ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS CHAPTER I Procedures
DIRECTIVE 2014/24/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC Article 16 (statute)
Article 16 Mixed procurement involving defence or security aspects 1. In the case of mixed contracts which have as their subject-matter procurement covered by this…
Article 16 Mixed procurement involving defence or security aspects 1. In the case of mixed contracts which have as their subject-matter procurement covered by this Directive as well as procurement covered by Article 346 TFEU or Directive 2009/81/EC, this Article shall apply.
Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax Article 151 (statute)
under the conditions laid down by the international conventions establishing the bodies or by headquarters agreements; (ba) the supply of goods or services within a…
under the conditions laid down by the international conventions establishing the bodies or by headquarters agreements; (ba) the supply of goods or services within a Member State, intended either for the armed forces of other Member States for the use of those forces, or of the civilian staff accompanying them, or for supplying their messes or canteens when such forces take part in a defence effort carried out for the implementation of a Union activity under the common security and defence policy; (bb) the supply of goods or services to another Member State, intended for the armed forces of any Member State other than the Member State of destination itself, for the use of those forces, or of the civilian staff accompanying them, or for supplying their messes or canteens when such forces take part in a defence effort carried out for the implementation of a Union activity under the common security and defence policy
Original article → MTN controls 55% of Nigeria’s fibre market, but the overall sector remains tiny · TechCabal
Original — TechCabal
MTN controls 55% of Nigeria’s fibre market, but the overall sector remains tiny Copy link
MTN Nigeria has emerged as the dominant player in the country’s fibre internet market, but its growing lead masks a broader issue: fixed broadband remains a tiny fraction of the overall market. According to June 2026 data from the Nigerian…
Analysis

Core issue

While MTN Nigeria commands a dominant 55.2% share of the fibre-to-the-x (FTTx) market, the legal and operational standing of operators is governed by complex administrative approval processes. These multi-tiered regulatory bottlenecks delay infrastructure deployment by 6 to 18 months and subject operators to highly volatile right-of-way fees. The precise legal issue is whether MTN’s 55.2% share in this niche sector warrants the initiation of a sector inquiry pursuant to Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003.

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (Text with EEA relevance) Article 14 (statute)
Article 14 Advisory Committee 1. The Commission shall consult an Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions prior to the taking of any decision…
Article 14 Advisory Committee 1. The Commission shall consult an Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions prior to the taking of any decision under Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 23, Article 24(2) and Article 29(1). 2. For the discussion of individual cases, the Advisory Committee shall be composed of representatives of the competition authorities of the Member States. For meetings in which issues other than individual cases are being discussed, an additional Member State representative competent in competition matters may be appointed. Representatives may, if unable to attend, be replaced by other representatives.
REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 TITLE I - GENERAL ISSUES Article 141 (statute)
the market and technology, — impacts of a granted or refused authorisation, or a proposed restriction, on consumers. For example, product prices, changes in composition…
the market and technology, — impacts of a granted or refused authorisation, or a proposed restriction, on consumers. For example, product prices, changes in composition or quality or performance of products, availability of products, consumer choice, as well as effects on human health and the environment to the extent that these affect consumers, — social implications of a granted or refused authorisation, or a proposed restriction. For example job security and employment, — availability, suitability, and technical feasibility of alternative substances and/or technologies, and economic consequences thereof, and information on the rates of, and potential for, technological change in the sector(s) concerned.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (Text with EEA relevance) Article 4 (statute)
Article 4 Powers of the Commission For the purpose of applying Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty, the Commission shall have the powers provided for by this Regulation.
Article 4 Powers of the Commission For the purpose of applying Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty, the Commission shall have the powers provided for by this Regulation.
Original article → ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ compete for gold at TV’s Emmy Awards · Daily Maverick
Original — Daily Maverick
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ compete for gold at TV’s Emmy Awards Copy link
By Lisa Richwine Mariska Hargitay, star of NBC's drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," will host the ceremony, breaking with a tradition of having a comedian serve as emcee. The festivities will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET (0000…
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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations Article 65 (statute)
Article 65 Legalisation or other similar formality No legalisation or other similar formality shall be required in the context of this Regulation.
Article 65 Legalisation or other similar formality No legalisation or other similar formality shall be required in the context of this Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 2 (statute)
Article 2 Material scope 1. This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data wholly or partly by automated means and to the processing other than by automated…
Article 2 Material scope 1. This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data wholly or partly by automated means and to the processing other than by automated means of personal data which form part of a filing system or are intended to form part of a filing system. 2. This Regulation does not apply to the processing of personal data: (a) in the course of an activity which falls outside the scope of Union law; (b) by the Member States when carrying out activities which fall within the scope of Chapter 2 of Title V of the TEU; (c) by a natural person in the course of a purely personal or household activity; (d) by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2019/1111 of 25 June 2019 on jurisdiction, the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, and on international child abduction Article 90 (statute)
Article 90 Legalisation or other similar formality No legalisation or other similar formality shall be required in the context of this Regulation.
Article 90 Legalisation or other similar formality No legalisation or other similar formality shall be required in the context of this Regulation.
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Samirul Islam has urged the Election Commission to fast-track the resolution of grievances from voters whose names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, ensuring no eligible citizen…
Analysis

Core issue

The present matter requires determining whether individuals whose names have been removed from official registers can compel immediate rectification of data to restore their active legal status. The core legal issue concerns the scope of a data subject's right to rectify inaccurate records. This issue is governed by Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, which establishes the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data. Additionally, Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 governs the restriction of processing while the controller verifies the accuracy of the contested data.

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REGULATION (EU) 2017/1001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark Article 103 (statute)
Article 103 Revocation of decisions 1. Where the Office has made an entry in the Register or taken a decision which contains an obvious error attributable to the Office…
Article 103 Revocation of decisions 1. Where the Office has made an entry in the Register or taken a decision which contains an obvious error attributable to the Office, it shall ensure that the entry is cancelled or the decision is revoked. Where there is only one party to the proceedings and the entry or the act affects its rights, cancellation or revocation shall be determined even if the error was not evident to the party.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 207/2009 of 26 February 2009 TITLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 126 (statute)
Article 126 Creation and powers 1. An Administrative Board is hereby set up, attached to the Office. Without prejudice to the powers attributed to the Budget Committee…
Article 126 Creation and powers 1. An Administrative Board is hereby set up, attached to the Office. Without prejudice to the powers attributed to the Budget Committee in Section 5 — budget and financial control — the Administrative Board shall have the powers defined below. 2. The Administrative Board shall draw up the lists of candidates provided for in Article 125. 3. It shall advise the President on matters for which the Office is responsible. 4. It shall be consulted before adoption of the guidelines for examination in the Office and in the other cases provided for in this Regulation. 5. It may deliver opinions and requests for information to the President and to the Commission where it considers that this is necessary.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2015/1589 of 13 July 2015 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (codification) Article 24 (statute)
Article 24 Rights of interested parties 1. Any interested party may submit comments pursuant to Article 6 following a Commission decision to initiate the formal…
Article 24 Rights of interested parties 1. Any interested party may submit comments pursuant to Article 6 following a Commission decision to initiate the formal investigation procedure. Any interested party which has submitted such comments and any beneficiary of individual aid shall be sent a copy of the decision taken by the Commission pursuant to Article 9.