Legal prism · 2026-09-17

Legal prism — 2026-09-17

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Original article → Alaafin should bring aggrieved Oyomesi closer – Ladigbolu · The Punch
Original — The Punch
Alaafin should bring aggrieved Oyomesi closer – Ladigbolu Copy link
In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, 88-year-old Methodist Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, who once contested for the Alaafin throne, discusses the controversies surrounding the emergence of Alaafin Abimbola Owoade, his 17-month reign, the…
Analysis
Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations.

Core issue

in the Member State where the trust is domiciled.

  • Under Article 7(7), disputes concerning salvage remuneration may be brought where the cargo was or could have been arrested, provided the defendant has an interest in it.

Legal assessment

Consideration should also be given to whether any other sources of law warrant mention. Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009, like the instruments discussed above, is a regulation and therefore applies directly in every Member State. It governs jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of maintenance obligations.

Consequences

The subject matter of the present dispute has no connection with maintenance obligations. Accordingly, while Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 applies directly in every Member State as a matter of EU law, it is inapplicable to the present case, as the dispute concerns traditional leadership rather than maintenance obligations.

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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 4 (statute)
Article 4 Choice of court 1. The parties may agree that the following court or courts of a Member State shall have jurisdiction to settle any disputes in matters…
Article 4 Choice of court 1. The parties may agree that the following court or courts of a Member State shall have jurisdiction to settle any disputes in matters relating to a maintenance obligation which have arisen or may arise between them: (a) a court or the courts of a Member State in which one of the parties is habitually resident; (b) a court or the courts of a Member State of which one of the parties has the nationality; (c) in the case of maintenance obligations between spouses or former spouses: (i) the court which has jurisdiction to settle their dispute in matrimonial matters; or (ii) a court or the courts of the Member State which was the Member State of the spouses’ last common habitual residence for a period of at least one year. The conditions referred to in points (a), (b) or (c) have to be met at the time the choice of court agreement is concluded or at the time the court is seised. The jurisdiction conferred by agreement shall be exclusive unless the parties have agreed otherwise.
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 45 (statute)
through the Central Authorities or directly with the competent authorities, are fully and effectively dealt with. It shall cover as necessary the following: (a)…
through the Central Authorities or directly with the competent authorities, are fully and effectively dealt with. It shall cover as necessary the following: (a) pre-litigation advice with a view to reaching a settlement prior to bringing judicial proceedings; (b) legal assistance in bringing a case before an authority or a court and representation in court; (c) exemption from or assistance with the costs of proceedings and the fees to persons mandated to perform acts during the proceedings; (d) in Member States in which an unsuccessful party is liable for the costs of the opposing party, if the recipient of legal aid loses the case, the costs incurred by the opposing party, if such costs would have been covered had the recipient been habitually resident in the Member State of the court seised; (e) interpretation; (f) translation of the documents required by the court or by the competent authority and presented by the recipient of legal aid which are necessary for the resolution of the case; (g) travel costs to be borne by the recipient of legal aid where the physical presence of the persons concerned with the presentation of the recipient’s case is required in court by the law or by the court of the Member State concerned and the court decides that the persons concerned cannot be heard to the satisfaction of the court by any other means.
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 27 (statute)
Article 27 Jurisdiction of local courts 1. The application for a declaration of enforceability shall be submitted to the court or competent authority of the Member State…
Article 27 Jurisdiction of local courts 1. The application for a declaration of enforceability shall be submitted to the court or competent authority of the Member State of enforcement notified by that Member State to the Commission in accordance with Article 71. 2. The local jurisdiction shall be determined by reference to the place of habitual residence of the party against whom enforcement is sought, or to the place of enforcement.
Original article → ASX opens higher, shrugging off Wall Street falls as oil prices and bonds lift · The Age
Original — The Age
ASX opens higher, shrugging off Wall Street falls as oil prices and bonds lift Copy link
The Australian sharemarket bounced higher in early trade, led by energy stocks, as bargain hunters stepped in after it hit a three-month low in the previous session. The S&P/ASX 200 added 21.7 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 8694.20 as of…
Analysis

014 applies directly in every member state and governs the resolution of certain investment firms. 12. Under Article 31a of REGULATION (EU) No 806/2014, the Single Resolution Board must share information obtained from financial institutions with other authorities. 13. This exchange of information is subject to strict obligations of professional secrecy and data protection. 14. Additionally, under Article 28 of REGULATION (EU) No 806/2014, national resolution authorities must cooperate with and assist the Board. 15. They must provide information on the execution of the resolution scheme at regular intervals.

Legal basis (3)
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) Article 58 (statute)
to that risk. The relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities. For the purposes of the first subparagraph, the…
to that risk. The relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities. For the purposes of the first subparagraph, the authorities responsible for the enforcement of this Regulation shall follow up on complaints or reports related to alleged non-compliance of packaging with this Regulation, and verify that the appropriate corrective action has been taken.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 57 (statute)
42(5); (o) where applicable, carry out a periodic review of certifications issued in accordance with Article 42(7); (p) draft and publish the requirements for…
42(5); (o) where applicable, carry out a periodic review of certifications issued in accordance with Article 42(7); (p) draft and publish the requirements for accreditation of a body for monitoring codes of conduct pursuant to Article 41 and of a certification body pursuant to Article 43; (q) conduct the accreditation of a body for monitoring codes of conduct pursuant to Article 41 and of a certification body pursuant to Article 43; (r) authorise contractual clauses and provisions referred to in Article 46(3); (s) approve binding corporate rules pursuant to Article 47; (t) contribute to the activities of the Board; (u) keep internal records of infringements of this Regulation and of measures taken in accordance with Article 58(2); and (v) fulfil any other tasks related to the protection of personal data.
REGULATION (EU) No 806/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 July 2014 establishing uniform rules and a uniform procedure for the resolution of credit institutions and certain investment firms in the framework of a Single Resolution Mechanism and a Single Resolution Fund and amend Article 31a (statute)
Article 31a Exchange of information between authorities and with other entities 1. The Board shall share, on a regular or case-by-case basis, information that it…
Article 31a Exchange of information between authorities and with other entities 1. The Board shall share, on a regular or case-by-case basis, information that it obtained from financial institutions or the other authorities when carrying out its duties, and that stems from the application and implementation of Union law, with the other authorities upon request, provided that the requesting authority is entitled to obtain that information from financial institutions or the other authorities pursuant to Union law.
Original article → 'Need a censor body': RSS forms panel to curb OTT's 'cultural pollution' · The Indian Express
Original — The Indian Express
'Need a censor body': RSS forms panel to curb OTT's 'cultural pollution' Copy link
Nearly two years after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat blamed OTT platforms for "moral corruption," the organization has set up an informal group to recommend measures against what it calls "cultural pollution" on streaming platforms. The panel…
Legal basis (3)
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) Article 3 (statute)
requirements listed in Article 62(1), could adversely affect the environment, health or other public interests protected by that requirement; (69) ‘packaging presenting…
requirements listed in Article 62(1), could adversely affect the environment, health or other public interests protected by that requirement; (69) ‘packaging presenting a serious risk’ means packaging presenting a risk for which, based on an assessment, the degree of the relevant non-compliance or the associated harm is considered to require rapid intervention by the market surveillance authorities, including cases where the effects of the non-compliance are not immediate; (70) ‘online platform’ means online platform as defined in Article 3, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065; (71) ‘public contracts’ means public contracts as defined in Article 2, point (5), of Directive 2014/24/EU or as referred to in Directive 2014/25/EU, as applicable.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 23 (statute)
Article 23 Restrictions 1. Union or Member State law to which the data controller or processor is subject may restrict by way of a legislative measure the scope of the…
Article 23 Restrictions 1. Union or Member State law to which the data controller or processor is subject may restrict by way of a legislative measure the scope of the obligations and rights provided for in Articles 12 to 22 and Article 34, as well as Article 5 in so far as its provisions correspond to the rights and obligations provided for in Articles 12 to 22, when such a restriction respects the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms and is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard: (a) national security; (b) defence; (c) public security; (d) 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; (e) other important objectives of general public interest of the Union or of a Member State, in particular an important economic or financial interest of the Union or of a Member State, including monetary, budgetary and taxation a matters, public health and social security; (f) the protection of judicial independence and judicial proceedings; (g) the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of breaches of ethics for regulated professions; (h) a monitoring, inspection or regulatory function connected, even occasionally, to the exercise of official authority in the cases referred
DIRECTIVE 2001/29/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society Article 6 (statute)
exception or limitation and where that beneficiary has legal access to the protected work or subject-matter concerned. A Member State may also take such measures in…
exception or limitation and where that beneficiary has legal access to the protected work or subject-matter concerned. A Member State may also take such measures in respect of a beneficiary of an exception or limitation provided for in accordance with Article 5(2)(b), unless reproduction for private use has already been made possible by rightholders to the extent necessary to benefit from the exception or limitation concerned and in accordance with the provisions of Article 5(2)(b) and (5), without preventing rightholders from adopting adequate measures regarding the number of reproductions in accordance with these provisions.
Original article → Dealroom.co | AIUC lands $40M Series A to insure AI agents · app.dealroom.co
Original — app.dealroom.co
Dealroom.co | AIUC lands $40M Series A to insure AI agents Copy link
The Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic, bringing the San Francisco-based startup's total funding to roughly $55…
Analysis
"Presumptions of conformity under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 arise only from compliance with harmonized standards or officially adopted common specifications, not from private audit frameworks."

Core issue

This matter requires enterprises deploying autonomous AI agents to navigate a shifting liability landscape where securing $50 million in insurance depends on passing binary compliance audits. Although the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company raised $40 million to scale its AIUC-1 framework, private audits cannot bypass statutory European Union compliance. The exact legal question is whether private auditing frameworks can establish a legal presumption of conformity for high-risk AI systems. Under Article 42 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, such presumptions are restricted to specific cybersecurity certifications or localized training data. Additionally, Article 41(3) limits presumptions of conformity to systems complying with officially harmonized common specifications.

Legal assessment

Because Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 reserves legal presumptions of conformity for officially harmonized standards and specific certifications, private auditing frameworks such as AIUC-1 cannot substitute for statutory compliance. Enterprises should therefore treat private audits as complementary risk-management and insurance-precondition tools, not as substitutes for conformity assessment, and must continue to satisfy harmonized standards, common specifications, or national certification routes to obtain any legal presumption of conformity.

Consequences

Insurers may condition high-value coverage on private audits, but such audits confer no statutory immunity or presumption of conformity. Enterprises relying solely on private frameworks risk regulatory enforcement, market withdrawal of their systems under Article 99, and civil liability exposure, since conformity obligations under the Regulation remain fully applicable regardless of private certification outcomes.

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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 79 (statute)
Article 79 Procedure at national level for dealing with AI systems presenting a risk 1. AI systems presenting a risk shall be understood as a ‘product presenting a risk’…
Article 79 Procedure at national level for dealing with AI systems presenting a risk 1. AI systems presenting a risk shall be understood as a ‘product presenting a risk’ as defined in Article 3, point 19 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, in so far as they present risks to the health or safety, or to fundamental rights, of persons. 2. Where the market surveillance authority of a Member State has sufficient reason to consider an AI system to present a risk as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, it shall carry out an evaluation of the AI system concerned in respect of its compliance with all the requirements and obligations laid down in this Regulation. Particular attention shall be given to AI systems presenting a risk to vulnerable groups.
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 41 (statute)
Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article to be fulfilled. 3. High-risk AI systems or general-purpose AI…
Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 that it considers the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article to be fulfilled. 3. High-risk AI systems or general-purpose AI models which are in conformity with the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1, or parts of those specifications, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements set out in Section 2 of this Chapter or, as applicable, to comply with the obligations referred to in Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter V, to the extent those common specifications cover those requirements or those obligations.
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 82 (statute)
Article 82 Compliant AI systems which present a risk 1. Where, having performed an evaluation under Article 79, after consulting the relevant national public authority…
Article 82 Compliant AI systems which present a risk 1. Where, having performed an evaluation under Article 79, after consulting the relevant national public authority referred to in Article 77(1), the market surveillance authority of a Member State finds that although a high-risk AI system complies with this Regulation, it nevertheless presents a risk to the health or safety of persons, to fundamental rights, or to other aspects of public interest protection, it shall require the relevant operator to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the AI system concerned, when placed on the market or put into service, no longer presents that risk without undue delay, within a period it may prescribe.
Original article → European Parliament approves temporary trade liberalization measures for Armenia · Arka.am
Original — Arka.am
European Parliament approves temporary trade liberalization measures for Armenia Copy link
The European Parliament has approved the European Commission's proposal to introduce temporary measures to liberalize trade for products of Armenian origin. The vote took place on Tuesday during the plenary session in Strasbourg, held from…
Legal basis (3)
REGULATION (EU) 2017/1001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark Article 136 (statute)
action and between the same parties on the basis of an identical EU trade mark valid for identical goods or services. 4. Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply in respect…
action and between the same parties on the basis of an identical EU trade mark valid for identical goods or services. 4. Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply in respect of provisional, including protective, measures. SECTION 2 Application of national laws for the purpose of prohibiting the use of EU trade marks
Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 laying down the Union Customs Code Article 277 (statute)
Article 277 Relief from export duty for Union goods temporarily exported Without prejudice to Article 259, Union goods which are temporarily exported from the customs…
Article 277 Relief from export duty for Union goods temporarily exported Without prejudice to Article 259, Union goods which are temporarily exported from the customs territory of the Union shall benefit from export duty relief, conditional upon their re-import. TITLE IX ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, SIMPLIFICATIONS, DELEGATION OF POWER, COMMITTEE PROCEDURE AND FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 1 Development of electronic systems
Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 laying down the Union Customs Code Article 259 (statute)
Article 259 Scope 1. Under the outward processing procedure Union goods may be temporarily exported from the customs territory of the Union in order to undergo…
Article 259 Scope 1. Under the outward processing procedure Union goods may be temporarily exported from the customs territory of the Union in order to undergo processing operations. The processed products resulting from those goods may be released for free circulation with total or partial relief from import duty upon application by the holder of the authorisation or any other person established in the customs territory of the Union provided that that person has obtained the consent of the holder of the authorisation and the conditions of the authorisation are fulfilled.
Original article → CROOKED BLUE LINE: Cocaine, kidnappings and robberies — damning allegations levelled against Joburg metro police · Daily Maverick
Original — Daily Maverick
CROOKED BLUE LINE: Cocaine, kidnappings and robberies — damning allegations levelled against Joburg metro police Copy link
A damning portrait of police corruption emerged at the Madlanga Commission on Monday, 15 September, when Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Internal Affairs chief Superintendent Elmarie de Beer took the stand. De Beer…
Analysis
"Pursuant to Article 37(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, a single data protection officer may be designated for several such public authorities."
"This designation must take into account the organizational structure and the size of the public authorities concerned."

Core issue

Any comprehensive register of criminal convictions must be kept exclusively under the control of an official authority.

Legal assessment

"Since the JMPD is a public authority, its organizational structure permits specific administrative arrangements under Regulation (EU) 2016/679."

Consequences

"Furthermore, the supervisory authority must observe procedural safeguards, including the right to an effective judicial remedy and due process, in accordance with Article 83(8) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679."

Legal basis (3)
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 59 (statute)
Article 59 Activity reports Each supervisory authority shall draw up an annual report on its activities, which may include a list of types of infringement notified and…
Article 59 Activity reports Each supervisory authority shall draw up an annual report on its activities, which may include a list of types of infringement notified and types of measures taken in accordance with Article 58(2). Those reports shall be transmitted to the national parliament, the government and other authorities as designated by Member State law. They shall be made available to the public, to the Commission and to the Board. CHAPTER VII Cooperation and consistency Section 1 Cooperation
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 54 (statute)
benefits incompatible therewith during and after the term of office and rules governing the cessation of employment. 2. The member or members and the staff of each…
benefits incompatible therewith during and after the term of office and rules governing the cessation of employment. 2. The member or members and the staff of each supervisory authority shall, in accordance with Union or Member State law, be subject to a duty of professional secrecy both during and after their term of office, with regard to any confidential information which has come to their knowledge in the course of the performance of their tasks or exercise of their powers. During their term of office, that duty of professional secrecy shall in particular apply to reporting by natural persons of infringements of this Regulation. Section 2 Competence, tasks and powers
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 83 (statute)
to what extent administrative fines may be imposed on public authorities and bodies established in that Member State. 8. The exercise by the supervisory authority of its…
to what extent administrative fines may be imposed on public authorities and bodies established in that Member State. 8. The exercise by the supervisory authority of its powers under this Article shall be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with Union and Member State law, including effective judicial remedy and due process.
Original article → Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly · The Hindu
Original — The Hindu
Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly Copy link
Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's squad on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The…
Analysis

Core issue

The disciplinary sanctions imposed on the Argentine Football Association and its players operate entirely outside the jurisdiction of European Union law. The Argentine Football Association must legally comply with a FIFA order reducing its next home match capacity to 50 percent. This sanction arises from a breach of the FIFA disciplinary code during a match against England. The association also faces player suspensions for Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada. This matter requires determining whether EU rules on data processing, civil jurisdiction, or social security apply to these international sporting events. The primary rules deciding this are Article 2(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 1(1) of

Legal basis (3)
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 TITLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 98 (statute)
L.645-1 and L.723-14 of the Social Security Code. J. IRELAND Does not apply. K. ITALY Does not apply. L. CYPRUS 1. Pension scheme for doctors in private practice set up…
L.645-1 and L.723-14 of the Social Security Code. J. IRELAND Does not apply. K. ITALY Does not apply. L. CYPRUS 1. Pension scheme for doctors in private practice set up under the Medical (Pensions and Allowances) Regulations of 1999 (P.I. 295/99) issued under the Medical (Associations, Discipline and Pension Fund) Law of 1967 (Law 16/67), as amended. 2. Advocates' pension scheme set up under the Advocates (Pensions and Allowances) Regulations of 1966 (P.I. 642/66), as amended, issued under the Advocates Law, Cap. 2, as amended. M. LATVIA Does not apply. N. LITHUANIA Does not apply. O. LUXEMBOURG Does not apply. P. HUNGARY Does not apply. Q. MALTA Does not apply. R. NETHERLANDS Does not apply. S. AUSTRIA Does not apply. T. POLAND Does not apply. U. PORTUGAL Does not apply. V. ROMANIA Does not apply. W. SLOVENIA Does not apply. X. SLOVAKIA Does not apply. Y. FINLAND Does not apply.
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.
REGULATION (EU) No 1215/2012 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters Article 1 (statute)
Article 1 1. This Regulation shall apply in civil and commercial matters whatever the nature of the court or tribunal. It shall not extend, in particular, to revenue…
Article 1 1. This Regulation shall apply in civil and commercial matters whatever the nature of the court or tribunal. It shall not extend, in particular, to revenue, customs or administrative matters or to the liability of the State for acts and omissions in the exercise of State authority (acta iure imperii). 2. This Regulation shall not apply to: (a) the status or legal capacity of natural persons, rights in property arising out of a matrimonial relationship or out of a relationship deemed by the law applicable to such relationship to have comparable effects to marriage; (b) bankruptcy, proceedings relating to the winding-up of insolvent companies or other legal persons, judicial arrangements, compositions and analogous proceedings; (c) social security; (d) arbitration; (e) maintenance obligations arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage or affinity; (f) wills and succession, including maintenance obligations arising by reason of death.
Original article → Nigeria: Global Recognition Signals Investor Confidence · ThisDay
Original — ThisDay
Nigeria: Global Recognition Signals Investor Confidence Copy link
Nume Ekeghe writes on the growing international recognition of Nigeria's economic reforms, as the country records a string of positive signals from global financial institutions, investors and rating agencies, raising hopes that the…
Analysis
Under Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 Article 46, customs controls must be proportionate to the

Core issue

Under Council Directive (EU) 2016/1164 Article 2, "borrowing costs" include certain foreign exchange gains and losses on borrowings and instruments connected with the raising of finance [1]. The Nigerian naira's stabilization directly impacts the foreign exchange gains and losses of taxpayers.

Legal assessment

Under Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 Article 3, customs authorities are responsible for supervising international trade to protect the Union's financial interests and support legitimate business activity [17]. This relates to the improved availability of foreign exchange for businesses and airlines engaged in international trade.

Legal basis (3)
Council Directive (EU) 2016/1164 laying down rules against tax avoidance practices (ATAD) Article 2 (statute)
Article 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply: (1) ‘borrowing costs’ means interest expenses on all forms of debt, other…
Article 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply: (1) ‘borrowing costs’ means interest expenses on all forms of debt, other costs economically equivalent to interest and expenses incurred in connection with the raising of finance as defined in national law, including, without being limited to, payments under profit participating loans, imputed interest on instruments such as convertible bonds and zero coupon bonds, amounts under alternative financing arrangements, such as Islamic finance, the finance cost element of finance lease payments, capitalised interest included in the balance sheet value of a related asset, or the amortisation of capitalised interest, amounts measured by reference to a funding return under transfer pricing rules where applicable, notional interest amounts under derivative instruments or hedging arrangements related to an entity's borrowings, certain foreign exchange gains and losses on borrowings and instruments connected with the raising of finance, guarantee fees for financing arrangements, arrangement fees and similar costs related to the borrowing of funds; (2) ‘exceeding borrowing costs’ means the amount by which the deductible borrowing costs of a taxpayer exceed taxable interest revenues and other economically equivalent taxable revenues that the taxpayer receives according to national law; (3) ‘tax
Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax Article 143 (statute)
or at a later date, for the purposes of onward supplies for consideration by the Commission or such an agency or body; (g) the importation of goods by international…
or at a later date, for the purposes of onward supplies for consideration by the Commission or such an agency or body; (g) the importation of goods by international bodies, other than those referred to in point (fa), recognised as such by the public authorities of the host Member State, or by members of such bodies, within the limits and under the conditions laid down by the international conventions establishing the bodies or by headquarters agreements; (ga) the importation of goods into Member States by 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
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 25 (statute)
Article 25 Investigations into sectors of the economy and into aid instruments 1. Where the information available substantiates a reasonable suspicion that State aid…
Article 25 Investigations into sectors of the economy and into aid instruments 1. Where the information available substantiates a reasonable suspicion that State aid measures in a particular sector or based on a particular aid instrument may materially restrict or distort competition within the internal market in several Member States, or that existing aid measures in a particular sector in several Member States are not, or no longer, compatible with the internal market, the Commission may conduct an inquiry across various Member States into the sector of the economy or the use of the aid instrument concerned. In the course of that inquiry, the Commission may request the Member States and/or the undertakings or associations of undertakings concerned to supply the necessary information for the application of Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, taking due account of the principle of proportionality. The Commission shall state the reasons for the inquiry and for the choice of addressees in all requests for information sent under this Article. The Commission shall publish a report on the results of its inquiry into particular sectors of the economy or particular aid instruments across various Member States and shall invite the Member States and any undertakings or associations of undertakings concerned to submit comments.
Original article → Thirteenth Met police officer sacked after undercover BBC investigation · The Guardian Australia
Original — The Guardian Australia
Thirteenth Met police officer sacked after undercover BBC investigation Copy link
A 13th serving Metropolitan police officer has been dismissed in connection with an undercover BBC investigation into misogyny and racism at Charing Cross police station. According to the Met, PC Mason O'Connor was found to have committed…
Analysis

Core issue

THIS matter requires public institutions to enforce strict professional conduct standards that eliminate discriminatory harassment within their ranks, especially when off-duty actions undermine public trust. The dismissed officers face a permanent ban from rejoining the police force because their conduct breached professional standards. The exact legal question is whether off-duty comments by police officers that violate a colleague's dignity constitute harassment and breach professional standards. This issue is governed by Council Directive 2000/78/EC, specifically Article 2 and Article 16.

Legal assessment

As a directive, Council Directive 2000/78/EC binds Member States through national transposition.

Legal basis (3)
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)
energetikos inspekcija; Valstybinė ne maisto produktų inspekcija; Valstybinis turizmo departamentas. Užsienio reikalų ministerija Diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės…
energetikos inspekcija; Valstybinė ne maisto produktų inspekcija; Valstybinis turizmo departamentas. Užsienio reikalų ministerija Diplomatinės atstovybės ir konsulinės įstaigos užsienyje bei atstovybės prie tarptautinių organizacijų Vidaus reikalų ministerija Institutions under the Vidaus reikalų ministerija [Ministry of the Interior]: Asmens dokumentų išrašymo centras; Finansinių nusikaltimų tyrimo tarnyba; Gyventojų registro tarnyba; Policijos departamentas; Priešgaisrinės apsaugos ir gelbėjimo departamentas; Turto valdymo ir ūkio departamentas; Vadovybės apsaugos departamentas; Valstybės sienos apsaugos tarnyba; Valstybės tarnybos departamentas; Informatikos ir ryšių departamentas; Migracijos departamentas; Sveikatos priežiūros tarnyba; Bendrasis pagalbos centras.
Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation Article 2 (statute)
contained in Article 5 in order to eliminate disadvantages entailed by such provision, criterion or practice. 3. Harassment shall be deemed to be a form of…
contained in Article 5 in order to eliminate disadvantages entailed by such provision, criterion or practice. 3. Harassment shall be deemed to be a form of discrimination within the meaning of paragraph 1, when unwanted conduct related to any of the grounds referred to in Article 1 takes place with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person and of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. In this context, the concept of harassment may be defined in accordance with the national laws and practice of the Member States. 4. An instruction to discriminate against persons on any of the grounds referred to in Article 1 shall be deemed to be discrimination within the meaning of paragraph 1.
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 21 (statute)
Article 21 Refusal or suspension of enforcement 1. The grounds of refusal or suspension of enforcement under the law of the Member State of enforcement shall apply in so…
Article 21 Refusal or suspension of enforcement 1. The grounds of refusal or suspension of enforcement under the law of the Member State of enforcement shall apply in so far as they are not incompatible with the application of paragraphs 2 and 3.
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qualifies as an "Investment Entity" within the meaning of Article 31 of Council Directive 2011/16/EU." (19 words) *Next sentence:* "It further requires determining whether the client's accounts constitute "Financial Accounts" for the purposes of the same article." (18 words) 4. "The classification is governed by Article 31 of Council Directive 2011/16/EU, which defines the term "Investment Entity" and excludes certain advisory relationships from the definition of a "Financial Account"." (29 words)

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Council Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation (DAC) Article 31 (statute)
banking or similar business; or (b) holds E-money or Central Bank Digital Currencies for the benefit of customers. 6. The term ‘Investment Entity’ means any Entity: (a)…
banking or similar business; or (b) holds E-money or Central Bank Digital Currencies for the benefit of customers. 6. The term ‘Investment Entity’ means any Entity: (a) which primarily conducts as a business one or more of the following activities or operations for or on behalf of a customer: (i) trading in money market instruments (cheques, bills, certificates of deposit, derivatives, etc.); foreign exchange; exchange, interest rate and index instruments; transferable securities; or commodity futures trading; (ii) individual and collective portfolio management; or (iii) otherwise investing, administering, or managing Financial Assets, money, or Reportable Crypto-Assets on behalf of other persons; or (b) the gross income of which is primarily attributable to investing, reinvesting, or trading in Financial Assets or Reportable Crypto-Assets, if the Entity is managed by another Entity that is a Depository Institution, a Custodial Institution, a Specified Insurance Company, or an Investment Entity described in subparagraph A(6), point (a).
AHAC AND OTHERS v. SLOVENIA (case_law_comparative)
The Investment Funds and Management Companies Act 55. The relevant provisions of the IFMCA (Official Gazette no. ‑ 6/94 with relevant amendments), as in force at the…
The Investment Funds and Management Companies Act 55. The relevant provisions of the IFMCA (Official Gazette no. ‑ 6/94 with relevant amendments), as in force at the relevant time, read as follows: Mutual fund Section 3 “(1) A mutual fund is made up of assets that consist of investments in transferable securities [that] have been financed with the money of natural or legal persons and is owned by these persons. (2) The assets of investment funds shall be collected by way of a public sale of issued fund shares.
AFFAIRE VERNES c. FRANCE (case_law_comparative)
des activités financières en vigueur au moment des faits (article L. 621-25 du CMF) est ainsi rédigé: « I. – Lorsqu'un prestataire de services d'investissement agréé…
des activités financières en vigueur au moment des faits (article L. 621-25 du CMF) est ainsi rédigé: « I. – Lorsqu'un prestataire de services d'investissement agréé pour exercer les services visés au d de l'article 4 ou une société de gestion de portefeuille a manqué à ses obligations professionnelles définies par les lois et règlements en vigueur, la Commission des opérations de bourse, après avoir mis leurs dirigeants en mesure de présenter leurs explications, peut leur adresser une mise en garde. II. – Les prestataires de services d'investissement agréés pour exercer les services visés au d de l'article 4 ainsi que les sociétés de gestion de portefeuille sont passibles des sanctions prononcées par la Commission des opérations de bourse à raison des manquements à leurs obligations professionnelles définies par les lois et règlements en vigueur.