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Driving Europe’s EV Future: EU to Boost Demand and Build Battery Independence
The European Commission was set to announce an automotive action plan on 5 March 2025 to boost electric vehicle (EV) demand and enhance local battery production within the EU. Key initiatives include encouraging the electrification of corporate car fleets, which comprise around 60% of all new vehicle registrations across the EU, and proposing exemptions from road charges for zero-emission heavy vehicles.
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Facial recognition and minor offences: new Hungarian law raises EU compliance questions
In March 2025, the Hungarian Parliament enacted legislation expanding the use of facial recognition technologies in minor offence procedures. The law is a part of broader efforts aimed at enhancing child protection measures, but has sparked considerable legal debate due to potential conflicts with European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the forthcoming EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
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Will the Hungarian ESG Act be amended once again?
The Hungarian Ministry of National Economy published a bill to amend the ESG Act on 21 March 2025, simultaneously launching a public debate on the proposal.
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2025 CEELM Deal of the Year Awards Banquet: And the Winner Is…
Press Release (CEE Legal Matters; 2025)
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta offers key insights into critical issues such as the impact of the EU AI Act, the implementation of Legal Tech, the challenges of attracting top legal talent.
Interview with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta (BBJ, Top Legal Executives 2025)
SEED Excellence Award
Interview with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta (SEED; 2025)
