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Funding for trademarks and industrial designs – SME Fund 2026 for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises

On February 2, 2026, the next edition of “The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund” program was launched. Thanks to it, micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurs can once again apply for vouchers enabling them to recover the costs incurred for the registration of trademarks and industrial designs. Find out what you need to do to […]

2026 / 02 / 04

Mandatory DIWASS system for cross-border waste shipments from May 21, 2026.

From May 21, 2026, the use of the EU’s DIWASS (Digital Waste Shipment System) will become mandatory in cross-border waste shipment procedures. This change is part of a broader reform of EU waste management regulations and aims to fully digitize procedures related to international waste shipments. Legal basis for the changes The obligation to use […]

2026 / 01 / 28

Access to the online register of family foundations – draft amendment to the regulation

On November 25, 2025, a draft amendment to the regulation on the register of family foundations (No. B883) was published on the Government Legislation Center website. The draft is currently at the stage of public consultation and review. The proposed amendment aims to improve access to data from the family foundation register, which is currently […]

2026 / 01 / 27

Amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System passed by the Sejm!

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Sejm passed an amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System (“UKSC”), which implements the EU’s NIS2 Directive into Polish law. Below, we describe these changes and the further legislative path. The most important changes adopted by the Sejm During the second reading, the Sejm introduced a number […]

2026 / 01 / 26

European Employment Insights: December 2025

We are pleased to present the December edition of the Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter. Prepared by Andersen’s team of experts across Europe, this issue provides a detailed overview of the latest developments in employment law, regulations, case law, and collective agreements in 20 countries. Read newsletter. European Partner Spotlights: Cyprus & Portugal This month, […]

2025 / 12 / 16

LEGAL ALERT: Waste management permits valid until 31 December 2026?

As we reported in July and October this year, in response to numerous comments from entrepreneurs in the waste management industry regarding the approaching expiry date of waste management decisions and the lengthy and protracted nature of administrative proceedings, the Ministry of Climate and Environment proposed an amendment to Article 226a of the Act of […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 25

Cybersecurity Incident Management: 5 critical mistakes

The way a cybersecurity incident is responded to often determines the scale of its consequences—both business and legal. Many companies focus solely on technical aspects, while errors in processes and legal management can prove equally costly. Below is a list of five critical mistakes we often encounter when handling incidents or later, when we are […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 20

LEGAL ALERT: NIS2 implementation already in the Polish Parliament!

Last month, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System, which was then submitted to the Sejm. The draft implements the EU’s NIS2 Directive (i.e., Directive 2022/2555 of December 14, 2022, on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union). Below, we describe what […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 12

LEGAL ALERT: Is the risk of paralysis in the waste management market still relevant?

As we reported at the beginning of July this year, in response to numerous voices from entrepreneurs in the waste management industry regarding the approaching expiry of the 10-year term of validity of waste management decisions and the lengthy and protracted nature of administrative proceedings concerning the issuance of new permits/licenses, the Ministry of Climate […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 12

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

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