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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Adopts First of a Series of Voluntary Cybersecurity Certification Schemes

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/27/2024

On January 31, 2024, the European Commission (EC) adopted the first of a series of initiatives to harmonize cybersecurity certification across the EU: the European Cybersecurity Scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). While EUCC...more

Key terms of the European Hydrogen Bank’s November 2023 Pilot Auction

King & Spalding on 9/26/2023

The European Commission recently released the heavily anticipated terms and conditions for its initial European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) auction. The structure of this subsidy scheme is of great interest to green hydrogen...more

EU: IN VITRO Diagnostic Regulation Entered Into Force (Part 1 OF 3)

MoFo Life Sciences on 5/31/2022

In vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), hence devices used for medical tests on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body, have become the center of attention in the public eye during the...more

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : inspiration for others or Pandora’s box?

Hogan Lovells on 9/10/2021

Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM Proposal”) on 14 July 2021 as part of the “Fit for 55” legislative package aimed at reducing the EU’s greenhouse gas...more

The EU Cybersecurity Act Introduces Certifications and the New Cybersecurity Agency

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/26/2019

On June 27, 2019, the EU Regulation on Information and Communication Technology (Cybersecurity Act or Act) became effective introducing, for the first time, EU-wide rules for the cybersecurity certification of products and...more

Guidelines on the Certification Mechanisms under the GDPR

White & Case LLP on 7/5/2019

The European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") has published guidelines on the use of the certification mechanism under the GDPR. Certifications are intended to help businesses provide evidence of compliance with the GDPR. The...more

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