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Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

I happily announce the publication of my newest monograph, through @nomosverlag.bsky.social. In January 2026, the Australian Constitution celebrates its 125th birthday: Hence, I hereby present and analyse its content, and further deal with history and perspectives of the Australian-EU relationship

October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Sound's great, but still lots of work ahead
commission.europa.eu/news-and-med...

Pact for the Mediterranean enhancing jobs, energy and security

EU Pact for the Mediterranean sets out an ambitious strategy to boost cooperation, economy, and security. Find out more.

commission.europa.eu

October 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Important progress:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices

Today the EU Data Act starts to apply in the EU, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, like smartwatches and cars, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to ...

ec.europa.eu

September 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

A huge and necessary goal
energy.ec.europa.eu/news/focus-c...

In focus: Completing Europe’s energy union

In 2015, the EU’s energy union strategy set out a bold vision to fundamentally transform our energy system. It envisioned a resilient energy union, with an ambitious climate policy, to deliver secure,...

energy.ec.europa.eu

June 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Tariffs are more of a 19th century kind of measure

April 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Art. 21 TEU: "(...) The Union seek (....) relations and (...) partnerships with third countries (...) which share the principles (of rule of law, democracy etc.)". What about a major of a bigger city in such country being prohibited of participating in his country's next presidential election?

March 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

That's crucial, for the sake of social dialogue in the EU:
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Commission and social partners sign a joint Pact to strengthen social dialogue in Europe

Today, the Commission and the European cross-industry social partners signed a new Pact for European Social Dialogue which will strengthen the role of social partners in shaping labour market, employm...

ec.europa.eu

March 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Lots of work ahead
commission.europa.eu/news/what-wi...

What will the Commission do in 2025? Discover its work programme

What the European Commission will do in 2025. Discover the work programme focused on making the EU more competitive and secure with more simplified EU rules

commission.europa.eu

February 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Interesting CJEU judgment (Case 253/23) of 28 January in regard to compensation for harm caused by a cartel

January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

It's crucial to be in constant dialogue ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry will be launched on 30 January

This initiative underscores the Commission's commitment to safeguarding the future of a sector vital to European prosperity, while at the same time advancing its climate goals and broader societal obj...

ec.europa.eu

January 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

The handpicking of future heads of state by prime ministers does not correspond with constitutional traditions in the EU. It does not even correspond with Montesquieu's approach. Greece needs reforms.

January 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Important, cause a good deal of member states' economy still depends on the fishing sector:
oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

Commission presents ‘Fishers of the Future’, a study that explores different scenarios for the EU fishing sector towards 2050

In 2024, Tetra Tech and partners, a consortium contracted by the European Commission, engaged in a consultation process with EU fishers, their representatives from EU advisory councils, and social par...

oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu

January 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

A contemporary example of state aid (in this case a French one) under the aegis of Art. 107 et seq. TFEU: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Commission approves French State aid scheme to support decarbonisation of industrial sector

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French scheme of a maximum amount of €3 billion to support for a period of 15 years companies subject to the EU Emission Trading Schem

ec.europa.eu

January 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Wishing a happy 2025! That's great news:
commission.europa.eu/news/eu-comm...

EU common charger rules: Power all your devices with a single charger

The EU has implemented a universal charger for electronic devices to reduce waste. All new devices sold in the EU must now support USB-C charging.

commission.europa.eu

January 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Good news: The years-long negotiations on future cooperation between the EU and Switzerland have been concluded now.

Wishing everybody happy holidays! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

December 20, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Dimitrios Parashu

@dimitriosparashu.bsky.social

Interesting case law of today (C-157/23) by the ECJ: Regarding the matter of liability for defective products, a supplier can be treated as a manufacturer - if its name is the same as the mark affixed by the manufacturer to the product

December 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM