Category Archives: English – posts in English on this blog

The EBA takes steps to address ‘de-risking’ practices by European banks | AML

On 22 March the European Banking Authority (EBA) informed the public that it is taking steps to address inappropriate de-risking practices by banks. These harmful practices already have had detrimental consequences for many companies, organisations and persons in the Netherlands, … Lees verder

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Strict requirements for law enforcement access to electronic communications metadata | ECJ

On 2 March the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ or CJEU) delivered a judgment [1] in a new Estonian case on data retention obligations for electronic communications services. From the press release: Access, for purposes in the … Lees verder

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EDPS-opinion on the proposed amendments to the Europol Regulation

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published an opinion on the proposed amendments to the Europol Regulation which aim, in part, to broaden the scope of Europol’s mandate in response to changes in the security landscape and increasingly complex threats. … Lees verder

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The shadows of AML and CFT | European Center for Not-for-Profit Law

The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law in its newsletter warned against AML/CFT-legislation that endangers fundamental rights: Austria: anti-terrorism draft law raises concerns In the aftermath of the Vienna terrorist attack in November 2020, the Ministry of Interior submitted a counterterrorism … Lees verder

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ECNL | What can CSOs do when they face abuse or over-regulation caused by AML/CFT standards?

In earlier posts on this blog I pointed out that there are major deficiencies in the way the European Commission, the Dutch government and international institutions like the undemocratic FATF, treat the not-for-profit sector in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) … Lees verder

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EU: new rules addressing LIBOR cessation

The Council announced new rules addressing LIBOR cessation. Press release: Council of the EU Press release 2 February 2021 12:35 Financial benchmarks: Council adopts new rules addressing LIBOR cessation The Council today adopted amendments to the so-called Benchmark Regulation addressing … Lees verder

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State surveillance in France

Statewatch published the article Green light for police surveillance of political opinions, trade union membership and religious beliefs. According to the human rights NGO the three decrees that were published by the French government at the beginning of December 2020 … Lees verder

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Guide for lawyers intervening before the European Court of Human Rights

The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) published an updated version of its practical Guide for lawyers intervening before the European Court of Human Rights, which is also available on the Court’s website. The Guide highlights, in … Lees verder

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Sanctions and contra-sanctions in the EU | European Commission

Europe is taking action against unlawful extraterritorial application of unilateral measures by third countries (‘contra-sanctions’) and is working on its own sanctions system. On this subject the press release of 19 January 2021 by the European Commission informs us as … Lees verder

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Action against unlawful extraterritorial application of unilateral measures by third countries | European Commission (sanctions law, FATCA)

In a press release of 19 January the European Commission announces it will take action against unlawful extraterritorial application of unilateral measures by third countries: Further developing EU financial market infrastructures and improving their resilience, including towards the extraterritorial application … Lees verder

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