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EU Guidance Applies Rules to "Collaborative Economy"
June 10, 2016
The European Commission has released a communication on a "European Agenda for the Collaborative Economy" that contains guidance for national governments on applying EU rules to the regulation of peer-to-peer economic activity across the bloc.
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CoE Agents Express Concerns on Polish Media Law
June 10, 2016
Two representatives of the Council of Europe have drafted an opinion on a Polish "Big Media Law Package" expressing concerns about the impacts of the legislation on media independence and pluralism.
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CoE Launches Convention on "Welcoming" Sports Stadiums
June 10, 2016
The Council of Europe has announced a new convention it will call on governments to sign during the EURO 2016 soccer tournament on ensuring the safety of sports stadiums during competition and also guaranteeing "a welcoming atmosphere inside and outside stadiums."
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CoE Body Criticizes Anti-Corruption Efforts in France
June 09, 2016
The Council of Europe's Group of States Against Corruption has issued a report asserting that France's efforts to implement the Group's recommendations on combating corruption have fallen short of what is needed and calling for further reforms toward transparency in the areas of the legislature, judges, and prosecutors.
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FRA Publishes Outline on Surveillance Research
June 09, 2016
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has published a background document on its ongoing research regarding the impact of national intelligence authorities' online surveillance on fundamental rights and remedies for individuals who complain that these authorities have breached their right to privacy.
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