Swiss Chinese Law Association — Geneva
SCLA Legal Observatory
Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
The Swiss Arbitration Centre has announced the upcoming Q4 2026 launch of a new electronic case management platform powered by Thomson Reuters HighQ for proceedings under the Swiss Rules.
Status unclear19 October 2026
European Commissioners Maroš Šefčovič and Valdis Dombrovskis delivered press remarks at the signature ceremony for association and monetary agreements between the European Union, Andorra, and San Marino.
Adopted legislation19 October 2026
European Commissioner Roswall delivered an address in Leuven, Belgium, on 19 October 2026 to mark the outcomes of the Structured Dialogue on Water and the signing of a Joint Declaration.
Status unclear19 October 2026
At its 15 October 2026 meeting, the WTO Committee on Import Licensing reviewed survey findings on notification obstacles, examined 33 member notifications, and discussed 16 specific trade concerns spanning electronics, agricultural goods, steel, textiles,…
Regulatory guidance19 October 2026
The European Commission has signed an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino to establish a framework for deeper economic and institutional integration.
Adopted legislation19 October 2026
The European Commission has selected 77 European net-zero technology projects to receive €3.4 billion in investment funding.
Status unclear19 October 2026
The Cyberspace Administration of China has officially launched the identification and self-assessment filing process for online platform service providers with a huge number of minor users or significant influence on minors.
Regulatory guidance19 October 2026
China and the European Union reached key understandings under the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC), establishing principles for hybrid vehicle export arrangements and advancing price undertakings in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) anti-subsidy…
Status unclear19 October 2026
Following the maiden voyage for southbound yacht travel from Guangdong, Hong Kong Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable Chan outlined current mooring arrangements and future development plans for four new yacht parking facilities.
Regulatory guidance17 October 2026
Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) identified serious non-compliance in lift replacement works conducted by Taizoom Elevator Company (HK) Limited at two housing estates. EMSD has ordered remedial works, initiated enforcement under…
Rules in force17 October 2026
Hong Kong SAR's Rating and Valuation Department has issued reminder letters urging payers of rates and Government rent to submit completed property requisition forms immediately for the upcoming general revaluation.
Regulatory guidance17 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs conducted a two-week enforcement operation codenamed 'Time Shield', detecting 16 cases involving cross-boundary transshipment cargo, seizing around 7,000 suspected counterfeit items valued at over $7.6 million, and arresting one person under…
Rules in force17 October 2026
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