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A new directive on liability for defective products has been adopted, further strengthening consumer protection within the EU. Below, we outline the key changes introduced by the directive.   One…

The obligation to notify authorities of the operating hours for hospitality establishments has long been an administrative burden for both hospitality providers and municipalities. Proposed legislative amendments aim to introduce…

Following an extensive public consultation, during which the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport received more than 450 comments, the government has adopted a Hospitality Industry Bill. The bill introduces…

Although the ZFPPIPP-H amendment came into effect at the end of 2023, the Ministry of Justice has already begun preparing a new amendment ZFPPIPP-I. Below, we summarise the changes it…

If you own property in Croatia or are planning to purchase one, this article details the new real estate tax that came into effect at the beginning of this year.…

Austria is a popular destination for start-up companies. It serves as a gateway for young entrepreneurs to the more than 100 million-strong German-speaking market (DACH) and attracts them with its…

The Employment Relationships Act stipulates the maximum number of overtime hours employees may work or consent to. But is the existing national regulation in compliance with EU legislation? Since the…

The new collective agreement for the hospitality and tourism sector introduces various changes affecting employers and employees. These include increases in minimum base wages by tariff classes, higher minimum holiday…

On the last day of the old year, an amendment to the Spatial Planning Act came into effect. This amendment ensures that building permits can still be issued and location…

With the period covered by the Consumer Agenda 2020 – 2025 slowly coming to an end, the European Union has already started to prepare the new Consumer Agenda 2025 –…