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.
Issue 4/2026 of ZEuP – Zeitschrift für Europäisches Privatrecht features scholarly contributions on 2025 CJEU private-law judgments, cross-border online gambling claims under Rome II, capital movement in corporate divisions, GDPR Article 82 liability, legal…
Status unclear14 November 2026
A new study commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) introduces the ICF (Incentives, Capabilities, Financing) Framework to diagnose why business innovation stalls. Drawing on six case studies, the report provides eight practical…
Status unclear14 November 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has called on governments ahead of COP31 to address barriers to private capital, reform financial stability regulations, and leverage multilateral development bank guarantees to expand climate finance for…
Status unclear13 November 2026
The Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong SAR announced that import and export declarations for shipments on or after January 1, 2027, must comply with newly gazetted amendments to the Hong Kong Imports…
Adopted legislation13 November 2026
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a statement supporting the use of Council of Europe and Ibero-American Data Protection Network model contractual clauses for onward transfers of personal data received under EU…
Regulatory guidance13 November 2026
In a speech delivered at the Bank of Lithuania in Vilnius on 13 November 2026, ECB Executive Board Member Isabel Schnabel addressed Europe's economic status, arguing that transatlantic GDP per capita gaps reflect societal…
Status unclear13 November 2026
In a written reply to Legislative Council Question 21 on November 11, 2026, the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs provided three-year statistics on probate grants, small estate confirmation notices, and bank deposit box…
Regulatory guidance13 November 2026
South Africa has notified the World Trade Organization of a safeguard investigation concerning imports of certain non-wired float glass products, establishing a 20-day period for interested parties to register, submit comments, and request hearings.
Public consultation12 November 2026
In an episode of the International Chamber of Commerce's podcast 'Trading Thoughts', ICC Head of Trade Valerie Picard and trade policy specialist George Riddell discuss how plurilateral agreements offer a practical way forward during…
Status unclear12 November 2026
The WTO Working Party on the Accession of Ethiopia reviewed the country's trade reform progress. Ethiopia reported legislative updates in foreign exchange, customs, taxation, trading rights, and TRIPS, alongside signing 11 of 17 bilateral…
Status unclear12 November 2026
On 10 November 2026, the European Data Protection Board adopted a statement approving South Korea's four-year adequacy review cycle, published final recommendations for Binding Corporate Rules for Processors (BCR-P), and selected AI-assisted recruitment as…
Regulatory guidance12 November 2026
The European Union and Australia have signed an agreement allowing Australian researchers and organisations to join and lead projects under Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme.
Adopted legislation12 November 2026
Market access, bilateral investment, company governance and cross-border transactions.
Imports, exports, tariffs, product rules and the movement of goods.
Financial regulation, payment systems and the protection of financial consumers.
Artificial intelligence, privacy, data transfers and digital responsibility.
Environmental rules, supply chains and the social responsibilities of business.
Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
Mediation, arbitration, court processes and the prevention of disputes.
Work, consumer protection and legal questions in daily and cross-border life.
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