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Rubik’s cube design can’t be trademarked, says EU court

The decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) marks the latest development in a long-running legal puzzle over the intellectual property status of the Rubik’s Cube.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark

The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use.

02/07/2025

Health news

EU ministers propose international limits on sperm 'super donors'

A coalition of EU health ministers seeks to set international limits on sperm and egg donations, aiming to tackle ethical concerns and the impact of donor-conceived siblings.

20/06/2025

Europe News

EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material

EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close loopholes and protect children across the EU.

17/06/2025

Smart Regions

Would you dare to feel and touch science in Luxembourg?

In partnership with the European Commission

Would you have a go at playing table football against a robot or feeling electricity in your body? At the Luxembourg Science Center, science and technology come alive with interactive exhibitions and surprising workshops. Ready for adventure?

14/04/2025

Europe News

EPPO opens inquiry into Bulgarian prosecutor for alleged wrongdoing

In a statement, EPPO said it had informed the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission that it is investigating the Bulgarian European Prosecutor.

26/03/2025

Smart Regions

'Positive energy': The concept of this Luxembourg building

In partnership with the European Commission

The Luxembourg National School of Health (LTPS) produces more energy than it consumes. This award-winning building in Ettelbruck has become an example at home and across Europe.

06/01/2025

Europe News

Pelosi hospitalised in Luxembourg after injury

The former US-House of Representatives Speaker had travelled to Luxembourg to attend commemorations on the 80th anniversary of WW II 'Battle of the Bulge'.

13/12/2024

Health news

Pfizergate Commission transparency battle kicks off in European Court

The case opposing the New York Times and the EU Commission over its failure to disclose text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about COVID-19 vaccine contracts has entered the hearing phase.

15/11/2024

Europe News

‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Sony loses EU court battle over PlayStation game add-ons

Software sold by UK company Datel that allowed infinite boosts on a racing game doesn’t infringe EU copyright law, judges in Luxembourg said, in a ruling that some say could prove crucial to the gaming sector.

17/10/2024

Business

Vodafone group to open new European logistics hub in Luxembourg

The UK-based telecommunications giant is set to place Luxembourg at the heart of its European supply chain.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Romania breaches EU law by refusing to recognise transgender man

Refusal to recognise a change of gender legally undertaken in another member state violates the rights of EU citizens, the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice ruled today.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Pope Francis begins tour through heart of Europe to promote peace

With church attendance in decline and child abuse scandals still live, the pontiff has arrived in Luxembourg to try and raise morale.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Aldi's fake discounts breach EU law, top European court says

The supermarket can’t pretend it’s offering a discount if it raises prices just to cut them back, the judges ruled in a case brought by consumer activists from Baden-Württemberg.

26/09/2024

Europe News

Apple, Ireland lose €13bn tax deal case in victory for EU's 'tax lady'

Low tax bills paid by the tech giant were an unlawful subsidy, EU judges ruled, in a move which EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager hailed as a 'big win' for tax justice.

10/09/2024

Tech News

EU against Google and Apple: Big Tech's crunch day in court

The European Court of Justice is set to resolve two disputes worth billions of euros with big tech firms Apple and Google in the closing period of Margrethe Vestager's reign as EU competition chief.

09/09/2024

Business

Leaked report shows half of EIB staff fear whistleblowing reprisals

Staff at the Luxembourg-based EIB are hesitant to report incidents of bullying, harassment or fraud - FT.

28/08/2024

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law gets green light after Austria flips

After months of setbacks and difficult negotiations between the EU Council and the European Parliament, environment ministers voted today in Luxembourg to pass the Nature Restoration Law.

17/06/2024

Europe News

Convicted MEP's expense claims must be published: EU court

Ioannis Lagos, a founder of the far-right party, continued to claim an MEP’s salary and costs even after he was sentenced to 13 years in jail.

08/05/2024

Travel News

French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg

A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too.

23/04/2024

Luxembourg

Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo

Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen.

23/04/2024

Europe News

Judges retarget bank-rescue fund, ruling 2022 subscription unlawful

The EU’s €78bn Single Resolution Fund is meant to avoid a repeat of 2008-style taxpayer banking bailouts, but faced a string of legal problems.

10/04/2024

Europe News

Abramovich re-appeals EU sanctions

The Russian oligarch and ex-Chelsea FC owner saw funds frozen for his apparent ties to Putin.

08/04/2024

Europe News

Court quashes sanctions on F1 driver Nikita Mazepin

An economic freeze on the driver in response to the Ukraine invasion wasn’t justified merely because he was the son of Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, judges said.

20/03/2024

Tech News

Court ruling casts doubt on bloc’s standards bodies' funding

A landmark ruling by the EU’s top court could put a brake on lucrative business for private standardisation entities across Europe.

07/03/2024