Europe
Poland is modernizing the Investment Zone and strengthening long-term tax incentives in line with the new European state aid policy
Poland is preparing a key reform of tax reliefs for investors which, among other things, introduces the Electronic Platform of the Polish Investment Zone (ePSI), extends the validity of exemptions to 20 years and makes the rules on existing projects more flexible.The EU Court of Justice provides landmark guidance on no-poach agreements under competition law
Leaving the outcome of the case to the national court, the EU Court of Justice nevertheless provided important guidance on no-poach agreements under article 101 TFEU. It indicated that such agreements are, in principle, capable of constituting restrictions of competition by object, while acknowledging that their context and objectives may justify a different conclusion. It further clarified that, absent a restriction by object, article 101 TFEU may not apply where the agreement pursues a legitimate public-interest objective and the resulting restrictions are proportionate.The EU proposes to redefine labor mobility by reforming the coordination of social security and is committed to quality employment
In the week of Europe Day (9 May), we look at the reform that the European Union institutions are working on about social security coordination rules and their roadmap for quality employment.Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - April 2026
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy, and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.The CJEU strengthens control over the refusal of national judicial bodies to refer questions for a preliminary ruling
The court states that courts of last instance must give adequate reasons for their decision not to refer a question for a preliminary ruling, even in the absence of an express request from the parties.Supplementary protection certificates in Europe: towards a unified system and the extension of biotech protection
The European regime on supplementary protection certificates could undergo a huge transformation. The EU has proposed measures such as introducing a centralized examination procedure at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), creating a unitary supplementary protection certificate or extending protection by a further 12 months for some medicines developed using biotech processes and for advanced therapies.The new coastal regulations may put an end to the extensions of maritime-terrestrial concessions
Extensions of concessions along the Spanish coastline are under European pressure. Following several rulings inspired by the case law of the European Court of Justice and infringement proceedings brought by the European Commission, the Spanish Government is preparing to reform the coastal regulations to require prior tendering for their award and extension.Poland takes another step toward pay transparency with the partial implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive
The Pay Transparency Directive is revolutionising the polish labour market. Some of the obligations, such as gender-neutral job titles or salary disclosure at the recruitment stage, have already entered into force. Over the next few months, further changes will take effect, including the requirement to report pay gaps and job evaluation. Their implementation into the national legal system will pose many new challenges for employers and force them to change their current practices.SAFE: Mechanism for financing the defense sector in Poland by the European Union
The European Union has taken an unprecedented step towards strengthening its common security and defence policy. In this article, we discuss the main objectives of the programme, its legal instruments and the tax implications for entities participating in defence procurement.