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The Data Act will come into force on 12 September

In just a few days, on 12 September 2025, Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data, known as the Data Act, will come into force. The new regulations will introduce significant changes in the way data is managed in the […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 09 / 05

New limits and restrictions for contractors from third countries — two amendments to the Public Procurement Law and the Act on Concession Agreements for Construction Works or Services signed by the President

The President of Poland signed two amendments to the Act of 11 September 2019 – Public Procurement Law (“PPL”) and the Act of 21 October 2016 on concession agreements for construction works or services (“Concession Agreement Act”), which introduce in parallel: (i) a new model for treating contractors from third countries not covered by EU […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 08 / 27

EPR in Poland: draft law on packaging and packaging waste – a new model of extended producer responsibility

On 13 August 2025, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, through the Government Legislation Centre, published the long-awaited draft act on packaging and packaging waste. This bill is intended to introduce a thorough reform of the packaging waste management system in Poland, based on a new model of extended producer responsibility (EPR), in accordance with […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 08 / 27

European Employment Insights: August 2025

We are pleased to share the August edition of Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter. This issue, prepared by Andersen’s team of experts across Europe, provides a deep dive into the most recent updates on employment law, regulations, case law, and collective agreements from 18 countries. European Partner Spotlight: Key labor law reforms in Slovakia In […]

Andersen in Europe 2025 / 08 / 18

Amendments to the act implementing the EUDR regulation have been submitted.

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has published guidelines for a draft law amending certain laws in connection with the implementation of measures to combat deforestation and forest degradation – the law will enable the implementation of the EUDR regulation. What is EUDR? The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) is Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European […]

Legal Alert 2025 / 07 / 24

European Employment Insights: July 2025

We are pleased to share the July edition of Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter. This issue, curated by our Andersen team of experts, offers in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment laws, regulations, court rulings, and collective agreements across 19 European countries. European Partner Spotlight: When is a non-compete too much? Lessons from Malta’s Courts […]

Andersen in Europe 2025 / 07 / 10

Risk of paralysis in the waste management market averted? A proposal for changes has been put forward – decisions on waste management will be extended until December 31, 2027.

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has responded with a concrete proposal to numerous voices from entrepreneurs in the waste management industry regarding the upcoming deadline for waste management decisions.

Legal Alert 2025 / 07 / 08

European Employment Insights: June 2025

We are pleased to share the June edition of our Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter, featuring updates from 18 countries. European Partner Spotlight: 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. Poland – key findings: […]

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

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