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.
Mauritius and Uzbekistan have ratified and acceded to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation), becoming the 23rd and 24th State parties to the treaty.
Adopted legislation2 October 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a package of measures under the Prospectus Regulation, including a consultation paper on disclosure requirements, final reports on product supplements and summary financial information RTS, and…
Public consultation1 October 2026
The Irish Data Protection Commission finalized an inquiry into Ireland's Health Service Executive, issuing €645,000 in administrative fines, a reprimand, and compliance orders after unauthorized intruders accessed paper medical records stored at disused hospital…
Status unclear1 October 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) fined IT and engineering company EXTIA EUR 300,000 following an audit that revealed systematic failures in handling data subject erasure requests under Articles 12 and 17 of the…
Status unclear1 October 2026
Between October 2025 and September 2026, Switzerland's Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) released regulatory developments covering debtor data exposure judgments, commercial privacy investigations, and legislative consultation statements.
Regulatory guidance1 October 2026
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted additional sanction measures against Belarus effective 19 September 2026, aligning its regime with European Union restrictions. The measures introduce transaction prohibitions on specified crypto assets, central bank digital…
Rules in force1 October 2026
China's Ministry of Commerce firmly opposed media reports claiming the EU requested China to voluntarily restrict hybrid vehicle exports under threat of higher tariffs, asserting such restrictions violate WTO rules and market economy principles.
Status unclear1 October 2026
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expressed firm opposition to unilateral U.S. secondary sanctions and secondary tariffs of up to 100% authorized under the newly signed 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of…
Status unclear1 October 2026
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has concluded combined enforcement proceedings against Julius Bär, ordering profit confiscation, additional capital requirements, and long-term regulatory reporting following severe failures in private debt lending and anti-money…
Status unclear1 October 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has submitted its recommendations to the European Commission's public consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). ESMA proposes enhanced investor protection safeguards, expanded…
Public consultation1 October 2026
The European Union approved the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships on 18 June 2026, reiterating its declaration under article 18(2). The treaty will enter into force for…
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has established regulatory frameworks spanning enterprise credit management, IPR protection, laboratory testing procedures, China-New Zealand FTA origin rules, and diplomatic article supervision.
Rules in force1 October 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.
We identify the jurisdiction, publication date and legal status of the developments we cover. Articles distinguish between proposals, adopted measures and rules in force. Where information changes, we update the article and record material corrections.
