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European Employment Insights: June 2025

We are pleased to share the June edition of our European Employment Insights newsletter, featuring updates from 18 countries. This issue includes expert commentary from José Mota Soares (Portugal) on how AI is reshaping the labor market and from Kathrin Pietras (Germany) on planned labor law reforms. In the Polish section, we cover: A pilot […]

Andersen in Europe 2025 / 06 / 23

Storage of waste generated in a facility does not require the establishment of collateral for claims.

According to Article 48a(1) of the Waste Law, a waste holder who is required to obtain a waste collection or treatment permit (excluding a landfill manager) must establish collateral for claims (related to waste storage). Divergent Interpretations In practice, there are interpretative doubts concerning the applicability of the cited provision. Some authorities issuing administrative decisions […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 06 / 23

Waste management companies not to have their decisions terminated on December 31, 2025

The approaching end of 2025 has sparked concerns among waste management companies. According to existing regulations, duly filed applications for new decisions may not protect them from being unable to operate after January 1, 2026. However, the Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced that legislative work is underway to extend administrative decisions beyond this […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 06 / 06

Changes to hiring foreigners and their stay in Poland

On June 1, 2025, two acts dealing with the residence and work of foreigners in Poland will take effect: the Act on the Conditions for Granting Permission to Assign Work to Foreigners in the Territory of the Republic of Poland and the Labor Market and Employment Service Act. Additionally, the provisions of the Foreigners Act […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 05 / 28

Seven years with the GDPR – time for changes: less paperwork, more flexibility for SMEs

On 21 March this year, the European Commission (EC) presented a package of legislative proposals aimed at simplifying the regulatory environment and reducing bureaucratic burdens in the European single market. This initiative is intended to support the competitiveness of European businesses and offers hope that EU legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 05 / 23

European Employment Insight May 2025

In the May issue of Andersen Employment Insights, you can read an interview with Magdalena Patryas about key labor law reforms in Poland. Poland is navigating the implementation of key EU labor directives with varied progress across different regulations. The Pay Transparency Directive is still awaiting national legislation, businesses are encouraged to prepare proactively by […]

Andersen in Europe 2025 / 05 / 21

Does ‘Dubai Chocolate’ have to come from Dubai?

For several months now, products known as “Dubai chocolate” have been conquering the food market. A 200g bar of the original product can cost up to approx. EUR 41,80 [1]. There are also cheaper versions. In terms of quality, they can compete with the original. However, whether they should be called ‘Dubai chocolate’ is not […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 04 / 29

Regulatory relief? EU postpones ESG rules for most companies

In February this year, the European Union announced the introduction of Omnibus I deregulation package to simplify regulatory requirements, including those related to sustainability issues under the CSRD. Work on specific solutions is still ongoing, but the first steps have already been taken – on 14 April, the EU Council adopted the temporary deferral directive. […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 04 / 16

European Employment Insights April 2025

We invite you to read the April issue of Andersen European Employment Insights, analyzing key legislative changes, recent business trends and the most important case law from selected EU countries. What’s new in Poland? New draft law on employment of foreigners – includes increased criminal penalties for employers who breach labor laws, including failure to […]

Andersen in Europe 2025 / 04 / 14

Obligation to sort construction and demolition waste

New types of waste to be sorted The Act of 21 November 2024 amending the Waste Act and the Waste Act Amendment, as well as certain other acts, introduced new provisions imposing an obligation to sort construction and demolition waste (CDW). The new legislation became effective on 1 January 2025. The amendment makes it mandatory […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 03 / 06

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