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Acrylamide: zijn frieten ook juridisch schadelijk voor de gezondheid?

De risico’s door de aanwezigheid van acrylamide in levensmiddelen noopten de EU tot het nemen van risicobeperkende maatregelen.

European Birds Directive: deviation schemes with varying success

Both the Belgian and French Councils of State have expressed their views on the application of Article 9 of the Birds Directive. This article allows for a scheme that deviates from the prohibition to disturb, hunt, or kill protected bird species.

15 aspects of Brexit you did not know

A Brexit without a deal, or with a deal that does not cover all relevant aspects, is still a potential scenario. We have highlighted a number of unexpected legal consequences of Brexit in such a no deal or incomplete deal scenario.

Belgium's Energy & Climate Plan - What is the legislative framework for climate policy in Belgium?

Belgium adopts the first version of the National Energy & Climate Plan, which is a compilation of three individual climate plans from each of Belgium’s regions. It contains specific measures aiming to reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium.

International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law 2020 - European Union chapter

The ICLG to Environment & Climate Change Law 2020 covers common issues in environment and climate change laws and regulations – including environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, liabilities, among others – in 27 jurisdictions.

MER-screening: Raad van State zet de puntjes op de ‘i’

De opmaak van een ruimtelijk uitvoeringsplan is complex en kostelijk, vooral door de vereiste MER-rapportage. Plan-MER-screenings kunnen lokale processen verbeteren, maar moeten zorgvuldig gebeuren om te voorkomen dat het hele plan in gevaar komt.

Verklaring van openbaar nut is geen "project" in de zin van de MER-regelgeving

In een recent arrest bevestigt de Raad van State dat "verklaringen van openbaar nut" niet onder het begrip "project" uit de project-MER-regelgeving valt.

Legal trend: climate change litigation

The Urgenda case against the Dutch government sets a precedent for climate litigation. With similar cases pending, this blog offers updates on climate change litigation.

Stibbe wins case concerning Isla refinery air pollution on Curaçao

Many residents of Curaçao suffer due to severe air pollution from the Isla oil refinery. With Stibbe’s help, a number of residents living under 'the smoke of Isla', alongside environmental organisations, have sued the state of Curacao for wrongful acts.

European Green Deal: klimaatverandering topprioriteit voor de Europese Commissie

De European Green Deal zet klimaatverandering centraal met plannen voor 50% minder emissies tegen 2030, een CO₂-douanetaks, hervorming van het ETS-systeem, oprichting van het Just Transition Fund en groene investeringen via de Europese Investeringsbank.

Does your everyday cleaning product qualify as a 'biocidal product' under European legislation?

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on the concept of 'biocidal product' on the making available on the market and use of biocidal products, in a case on a cleaning product primarily used "to ensure the absence of mould".

Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model

Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models.

Stibbe advises the State of Malta

Assisting the State of Malta with regard to the alleged failure of Malta to fulfill its obligations under the Birds Directive.

Valérie van ’t Lam appointed Professor by Special Appointment at University of Groningen

University of Groningen has appointed Valérie van ’t Lam Professor by Special Appointment for the Environmental Law chair as from 1 August 2025.

Valérie van 't Lam benoemd tot bijzonder hoogleraar aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

De Rijksuniversiteit Groningen heeft Valérie van 't Lam per 1 augustus 2025 benoemd tot bijzonder hoogleraar Milieurecht. Als hoogleraar zal Valérie zich richten op de effectiviteit van huidige publiekrechtelijke en milieurechtelijke instrumenten.

Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs

Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies.

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