Uncategorized – Karageorgiou & Associates https://kalaw.gr Law Firm Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.21 The Digital Networks Act: Are we close or far from Simplification? https://kalaw.gr/the-digital-networks-act-are-we-close-or-far-from-simplification/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:59 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1922 On 21 January 2026, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the Digital Networks Act (DNA), marking a significant step towards reshaping the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications. Once adopted, the DNA will replace the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) of 2018. Unlike the EECC, which took the form of a directive requiring national […]

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]]> The new independent Market Control and Consumer Protection Authority: What changes with Law 5255/2025 https://kalaw.gr/the-new-independent-market-control-and-consumer-protection-authority-what-changes-with-law-5255-2025/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:32:31 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1919 The recently voted no. Law 5255/2025 establishes a major reform in the field of market control and consumer protection establishing the Independent Authority for Market Control and Consumer Protection (hereinafter referred to as the “Authority”). The new Authority comes to consolidate dispersed services, enhance transparency and ensure more effective control mechanisms and enforcement. Which bodies […]

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]]> Consumer Credit Directive (CCD2) | Are we on track for 20 November 2025 transposition deadline? https://kalaw.gr/consumer-credit-directive-ccd2-are-we-on-track-for-20-november-2025-transposition-deadline/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:30:56 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1916 The adoption of the second Consumer Credit Directive (EU) 2023/2225 (CCD2) marks a substantial overhaul of the European framework for consumer credit agreements. In an environment where the digitalisation of financial services, fintech platforms and ‘buy now – pay later’ (BNPL) models are rapidly expanding, CCD2 seeks to protect consumers more effectively and ensure a […]

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]]> The Data Act: New rules for a Connected Europe https://kalaw.gr/the-data-act-new-rules-for-a-connected-europe/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:06:26 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1906 On 12 September 2025, the Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) comes into effect across the European Union, marking a decisive step in the implementation of the European Data Strategy. Positioned alongside the GDPR, the Data Governance Act, the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, the Data Act completes the EU’s legal framework for […]

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]]> European Hotels: the “Booking” case https://kalaw.gr/european-hotels-the-booking-case/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:09:34 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1901 Booking.com BV is a well-known Dutch company providing worldwide intermediary services for accommodation reservations through its online platform. This type of business is commonly referred to as an Online Travel Agency (OTA). Upon its entrance in the European Market in 2004, Booking.com included in the general delivery terms (GDT) of the agreements concluded with accommodation […]

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]]> New Ministerial Decision for the promotion of Standalone Electricity Storage Stations https://kalaw.gr/1883-2new-ministerial-decision-for-the-promotion-of-standalone-electricity-storage-stations/ Mon, 12 May 2025 10:45:22 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1883 By virtue of art. 11D of Law 4685/2020 concerning the promotion of the installation of Electricity Storage stations, the delegated Ministerial Decision (MD) no. ΥΠΕΝ/ΓΔΕ/28255/1143 (OJ Β’ 1248/13.03.2025) has been issued in order to define the procedure for the submission of applications for the granting of a final Connection Terms Offer (CTO) for the installation […]

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]]> New draft Law on energy key issues https://kalaw.gr/new-draft-law-on-energy-key-issues/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:55:18 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1824 The Ministry of Environment and Energy has issued a new draft Law entitled “Modernization of the framework of water and sewerage services and urgent energy and urban planning regulations” which was open to public consultation from 13.02.2025 until 28.02.2025. The draft Law (art.70-79) amends and further introduces new provisions to L. 4951/2022. These provisions -which […]

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]]> EU DIRECTIVE: 2024/1069 on SLAPPs https://kalaw.gr/eu-directive-2024-1069-on-slapps/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:06 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1819 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are legal actions used by powerful entities—such as corporations, politicians, or lobby groups— against non governmental persons, organizations, journalists or citizens to suppress public debate. These lawsuits often exploit financial or political imbalances, creating a chilling effect on free expression. While not always present, such power asymmetry  amplifies the […]

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]]> EDPB Guidelines: The Balancing Exercise https://kalaw.gr/edpb-guidelines-the-balancing-exercise/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:46:01 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1816 The basis of the legitimate interest pursued by the Controller under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR has often been criticized for its potential misuse as a convenient or less stringent alternative to other legal bases for processing personal data. In order to address this, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued Guidelines 1/2024, interpreting the […]

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]]> New EU Directive 2024/2853 on Liability for Defective Products https://kalaw.gr/new-eu-directive-2024-2853-on-liability-for-defective-products/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:18:05 +0000 https://kalaw.gr/?p=1811 On December 8, 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2853 came into force, replacing Directive 85/374/EEC with a modern framework for product liability. It applies to products placed on the market after December 9, 2026, addressing challenges deriving from technological advancements (such as AI and software-based products) and global supply chains. The Directive introduces a broader definition of […]

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