On 25 June 2025, the UK government launched a consultation on mandatory disclosure of climate transition plans for UK-regulated financial...
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For a long time, both the PRA and FCA have recognised that climate change is a potential material financial risk to regulated firms. On...
The FCA identifies climate adaptation challenges for financial services firms Every five years, the UK government produces an assessment...
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On 23 February 2025, almost 60 million German voters will elect a new federal parliament in snap elections after the collapse of the...
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The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) has long been the cornerstone of investment protection in the energy sector, offering enhanced legal...
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After being re-elected for a second mandate in July 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has now announced the...
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How the newly unveiled structure could deliver Europe’s next 5-year political ambitions The wait, at least for now, is finally over....
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In the wake of the recent European elections, the EU27 Heads of State and Government have finalised allocating the influential EU top...
Financial services regulators around the world recognise the threat of sustainability change to financial stability and the role of...
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As climate and environmental issues are an increasingly hot topic in society, they are under growing spotlight in the legal arena. Major...
On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued its first substantive decision on human rights aspects of climate...
The new Criminal Code, approved by Parliament on 22 February 2024 to enter into force in 2026, will embody a shift in priorities and...