Thursday, 30 July – Commission expected to clear PIF-EA under FSR following unconditional merger approval The European Commission is expected to decide this week whether to approve Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF)-led acquisition of video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), with all indications continuing to point towards an unconditional Phase I clearance. Last Thursday, the transaction secured unconditional approval u

W/C Monday, 20 July – EU to make renewed push for agreement on 21st Russian sanctions package as negotiations with Greece enter decisive phase EU ambassadors are expected to make another attempt on Wednesday to approve the bloc's 21st package of sanctions against Russia, after negotiations stalled last week over Greek objections to a proposed ban on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries. With unanimity required, the latest round of talks will

W/C Monday, 13 July – Commission likely to publish first FRS review, expected to propose targeted simplification The European Commission is expected to publish its first formal review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) this week, three years after the framework began applying. The report will assess whether the Regulation is operating effectively and whether changes are needed to reduce administrative burdens while preserving Brussels’ ability to investigate foreign st

Tuesday, 7 July – Paris court to rule on Le Pen’s appeal against ban from elected office, with key implications for next year’s French presidential elections France's Court of Appeal is expected to deliver a landmark ruling tomorrow that could determine whether Marine Le Pen will be eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election, a decision with potentially significant implications not only for French politics but also for the future direction of the EU. The case stems fro