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Subject index iCountries and institutions ixContributors xixContributions xixCase list xx

INDEX Volume 19

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SUBJECT INDEX

ADVERTISING

Austrian Google AdWords dispute (UK Current Survey) 1 34Maltese service provider loses appeals on pay TV channels and onmisleading advertising (Case Comment) 6 249

AIR TRANSPORT

Air services agreement between EU and Georgia (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 163Air travel disruption due to snow addressed (EU Current Survey)4 163Airport carbon accreditation system adds new member(EU Current Survey) 3 114Appeal not to be heard in CAA v Travel Republic (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 37ATOL certificates (UK Current Survey) 3 127BAA airport sales (UK Current Survey) 6 288BAA appeal (UK Current Survey) 5 222CAA safety plan (UK Current Survey) 6 288Carriage of duty-free liquids in hand luggage (EU Current Survey)6 262Central European FAB created (EU Current Survey) 6 263Cooperation with US on civil aviation R&D activities (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 210Cyprus to adopt national civil aviation security programme(EU Current Survey) 5 211EU action plan on air cargo security (EU Current Survey) 3 117,4 162EU agreements with Georgia and Jordan (EU Current Survey)3 113, 4 163EU cooperation with ICAO (EU Current Survey) 6 262EU security experts discuss threats in cargo industry (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115EU to negotiate air transport agreement with Brazil (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 114EU-Brazil negotiations on aviation agreement (EU Current Survey)5 211EU–Indonesia aviation agreement (EU Current Survey) 6 267EU–US agreement on civil aviation safety (EU Current Survey)6 262

EU-US cooperation agreement on civil aviation research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 1 23EU-Vietnam agreement to boost air transport (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 112Failure by Bulgaria to fulfil obligations under GroundhandlingMarket Directive (EU Current Survey) 2 76Failure by Malta to correctly apply Directive on groundhandlingmarket (EU Current Survey) 1 24Gyroplanes (UK Current Survey) 6 287Harmonisation of transition altitude in UK and Irish air space(UK Current Survey) 4 174Hungary asked for fair access to groundhandling at Budapestairport (EU Current Survey) 3 115ICAO agrees to cap aviation emissions (EU Current Survey) 3 113Impact assessment of revisions to Regulation 95/93 (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 264Improving competitiveness of European aviation industry(EU Current Survey) 3 114Infringement procedures over agreements with Russia (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115, 5 209, 6 261Installation of seats in aircraft Virgin Atlantic Ltd v Delta Airways(UK Current Survey) 5 222Investigation and prevention of air accidents (EU Current Survey)2 76List of banned airlines updated (EU Current Survey) 1 25, 2 75,3 116, 6 262London 2012 airspace restrictions (UK Current Survey) 6 288Malta referred to CJEU over groundhandling services at Malta-Luqa airport (EU Current Survey) 5 209Meeting of Aviation Platform (EU Current Survey) 3 114North Sea helicopter safety system (UK Current Survey) 4 174NPPLs valid in France (UK Current Survey) 2 82Orphan aircraft (UK Current Survey) 6 287Overhaul of Irish air travel tax (EU Current Survey) 6 266Paris airports join Airport Carbon Accreditation Scheme (EUCurrent Survey) 4 163Performance-based navigation (UK Current Survey) 6 287Poland asked to apply legislation on aviation security (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 209Portugal asked to open up groundhandling market (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 263Regulation of ex-military aircraft (UK Current Survey) 2 82, 4 174Report on transatlantic alliances (EU Current Survey) 3 116Revamping of network (EU Current Survey) 1 22Ryanair/Aer Lingus merger (UK Current Survey) 6 288Second stage Open Skies agreement with US adopted (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 24Single European Sky (EU Current Survey) 4 162, 4 163, 5 210Sky lantern releases (UK Current Survey) 5 222Volcanic ash crisis preparedness (EU Current Survey) 6 262, 6 264


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AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA SERVICES

Amendments to Hungarian Media Law (EU Current Survey) 5 206Article 7 letters on broadcasting and broadband in Belgium(EU Current Survey) 6 259Consultation on State Aid for film making and distribution(EU Current Survey) 6 259French regulator moves against incitement to hatred (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110Infringement case against Austria closed (EU Current Survey)3 110Member States requested to implement Directive (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 19, 5 208Proportion of TV programmes of European origin (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 72

BROADCASTING

BBC Editorial Guidelines breached (UK Current Survey) 6 270Member States’ discretion to determine free-to-view sportingevents (EU Current Survey) 5 207Pay TV movies investigation referred (UK Current Survey) 2 78Premier League football broadcasts (UK Current Survey) 5 214Product placement (UK Current Survey) 5 215Proportion of TV programmes of European origin (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 72Regulation of UK-based video on demand (UK Current Survey)2 78Removal of rules on sale of TV airtime (UK Current Survey) 1 32Rules on product placement (UK Current Survey) 4 165

CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE

Commission sets up project network (EU Current Survey) 2 69

CHILDREN

Commission to increase efforts to safeguard children online(EU Current Survey) 5 206Minors’ privacy and social networking (EU Current Survey) 6 259Survey of children’s internet use (EU Current Survey) 3 109, 6 255

CLIMATE CHANGE

Changes to legislation requested (UK Current Survey) 1 31CO2 storage licensing plans (UK Current Survey) 2 79Deepwater drilling hazards (UK Current Survey) 2 79, 4 169

COMPETITION

Acquisitions

Ferry acquisition cleared (UK Current Survey) 6 291

Competition policy

Thoughts on the competition regime (Article) 1 3

Competition law

Criteria for establishing an anti-competitive margin squeeze(UK Current Survey) 5 213Thoughts on the competition regime (Article) 1 3Update on OFT procedure (Article) 3 87

Electronic communications

State Aid for deployment of broadband networks (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 160

Mergers

CC and OFT merger assessment guidelines (UK Current Survey)5 214Irish Sea ferry merger (UK Current Survey) 5 223Merger surveys (UK Current Survey) 6 271Ryanair/Aer Lingus merger (UK Current Survey) 6 288

Telecommunications

Cooperation between Spanish and Portuguese telecomsincumbents (EU Current Survey) 4 160Telecoms appeals guidance (UK Current Survey) 6 283

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Consumer protection in the energy sector: the possibility ofredress and the new Consumer Rights Directive (Article) 4 135Online auctions (UK Current Survey) 4 168Online consumer protection (UK Current Survey) 1 37, 4 173CONTRACTS

Kingsway Hall Hotel Ltd v Red Sky IT (Hounslow) Ltd (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 33Meaning of ‘perpetual’ BMS Computer Solutions Ltd v AB Agri Ltd(UK Current Survey) 1 33

DATA PROTECTION

Data protection breaches (UK Current Survey) 3 125Eurobarometer survey (EU Current Survey) 6 258Evaluation of Data Retention Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 255Failure of Sweden to transpose Data Retention Directive (EUCurrent Survey) 6 255Guidelines for use of smart tags (EU Current Survey) 6 254

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Luxembourg asked to comply with rules on consumer disputes(EU Current Survey) 3 112Ofcom guidelines (UK Current Survey) 6 284

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Blogging

Online promotional activity (UK Current Survey) 4 173

Broadband

Delivery of fast and ultra-fast broadband in Europe (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71Public financing of broadband infrastructure (EU Current Survey)6 255Research to accelerate high-speed broadband (EU Current Survey)6 260Roundtable on investment in broadband networks (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207Technical rules for 4G wireless broadband devices on GSM bands(EU Current Survey) 6 255Wholesale broadband access market (UK Current Survey) 4 166

Children

Commission to increase efforts to safeguard children online(EU Current Survey) 5 206Minors’ privacy and social networking (EU Current Survey) 6 259Survey of children’s internet use (EU Current Survey) 3 109, 6 255


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Cloud computing

Cloud computing consultation (EU Current Survey) 6 257

Competition

State Aid for deployment of broadband networks (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 160

Consumer protection

Online auctions (UK Current Survey) 4 168Online consumer protection (UK Current Survey) 1 37, 4 173

Cookies

Cookies and consent (UK Current Survey) 5 219New rules on cookies (UK Current Survey) 6 280

Copyright

Copyright infringement for use of photographs on websiteGrisbrook v MGN and Others (UK Current Survey) 4 170Emulation of functionality of program not infringement SASInstitute Inc v World Programming Ltd (UK Current Survey) 1 36Online market places L’Oréal v eBay (UK Current Survey) 6 281

Culture

Call for Europe’s cultural heritage to be brought online(EU Current Survey) 4 160

Cyber attacks

Commission to boost Europe’s defences (EU Current Survey) 2 74Computer Emergency Response Team for EU institutions (EUCurrent Survey) 6 258Cyber security experts test defences (EU Current Survey) 3 111EU and US strengthen cooperation against cyber crime(EU Current Survey) 6 254Review of national protection against cyber attacks (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 253

Digital materials

EU to promote the digitisation of culture (EU Current Survey)2 70, 3 112

Dispute resolution

Ofcom guidelines (UK Current Survey) 6 284

Domain names

Beneficial effects of ‘dot.eu’ for SMEs (EU Current Survey) 6 254ICANN domain suffixes (UK Current Survey) 6 282

e-commerce

Commission seeks adoption of e-invoicing by 2020 (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 158Council adopts Consumers’ Rights Directive (EU Current Survey)4 161

e-government

Commission presents new e-government action plan (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 159

e-health

Commission signs e-health agreement with the US (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 159

Commission to boost e-health and quality of life of elderly(EU Current Survey) 6 254

e-signatures

Consultation on e-signatures and e-identification (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207

Energy efficiency

ICT companies to reduce energy consumption (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 73

Governance

Committee of the Regions to be partner in Digital Agendagovernance (EU Current Survey) 3 109EU–US meeting on internet governance (EU Current Survey)6 257Net Neutrality Report (EU Current Survey) 6 256UK’s ICT strategy (EU Current Survey) 6 281

Independent living

Commission consults on ICT solutions to help elderly liveindependently (EU Current Survey) 1 18

Infrastructure

European Grid Infrastructure project launched (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71

International cooperation

EU–Japan cooperation agreement on future internet research(EU Current Survey) 6 259EU–US meeting on internet governance (EU Current Survey)6 257EU–US trade-related ICT principles (EU Current Survey) 6 253

Internet

Consultation on access to scientific information (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 261Digital Economy Act (UK Current Survey) 3 124European internet access increasingly available (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110Internet of the Future (EU Current Survey) 6 256Refunds for internet shoppers (UK Current Survey) 6 285

Internet governance

Consultation on net neutrality (EU Current Survey) 1 20, 3 111

Interoperability

Croatia joins EU programme against e-barriers (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 205

Privacy

UK failure to fully implement rules on confidentiality (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 73

Public sector information

Commission consults on re-use of public sector data (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71


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Public services

More people with access to public services online (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207

Radio spectrum

24GHz band available for car radar systems (EU Current Survey)6 261Bulgaria to make 169 MHz frequency band available (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110Hungary and Spain asked to make 900 MHz band available(EU Current Survey) 5 208Progress needed to ensure sufficient allocation in EU (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 259Radio spectrum policy programme (EU Current Survey) 4 158,6 256Trade in rights to mobile spectrum (UK Current Survey) 6 285

Regulation

First Digital Agenda scoreboard published (EU Current Survey)6 258

Research and development

FP7 moves ahead (EU Current Survey) 4 160Funding assigned to strategic ICT research (EU Current Survey)2 73Funding from Commission and Brazil for ICT research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 2 73Innovation in 2010 (EU Current Survey) 3 108

Satellite services

Action plan on GNSS applications (EU Current Survey) 3 109

Social media

Twitter and defamation (UK Current Survey) 6 220

Software

Used software licences (UK Current Survey) 5 219

Spectrum

Spectrum for wireless mobile broadband (UK Current Survey)4 167

Websites

Copyright infringement for use of photographs on websiteGrisbrook v MGN and Others (UK Current Survey) 4 170Online selling of government services (UK Current Survey) 6 285Strengths and weaknesses of parental control programmes(EU Current Survey) 4 160Sweep on websites selling electronic goods and tickets(EU Current Survey) 2 71Trademark infringements by sellers on eBay website L’Oréal v eBay(UK Current Survey) 4 171Unlicensed websites (UK Current Survey) 6 283

EMPLOYMENT

Leave of offshore workers (UK Current Survey) 3 118

ENERGY

Alternative fuels

Report on alternative fuels (EU Current Survey) 4 164

Biofuels

2020 objectives: Commission sets up system for certifyingsustainable biofuels (EU Current Survey) 1 15First EU sustainability schemes approved (EU Current Survey)6 252Report on indirect land use change (EU Current Survey) 4 156

Carbon reduction

European Electric Vehicles Conference (EU Current Survey) 6 264

Consumer protection

Consumer protection in the energy sector: the possibility ofredress and the new Consumer Rights Directive (Article) 4 135Energy Council’s conclusions on consumers’ rights (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 155

Electricity

APX/Belpex merger cleared (EU Current Survey) 2 69Dutch-British trade in electricity (UK Current Survey) 5 218Electricity Arbitration Association (UK Current Survey) 2 80Extension for Wylfa (UK Current Survey) 3 122Internal energy market, the unbundling of electricity transmissionand Denmark’s road from full private ownership to full stateownership (Article) 5 177Opportunities in EU case law for achieving Dutch sustainableenergy targets: it’s up to the Netherlands to seize them (Article)6 227Power grid companies fined (UK Current Survey) 5 218Reform of UK electricity market (UK Current Survey) 6 274Unbundling and certification: the Commission in control (Article)5 192

Energy Council

Energy Council’s conclusions on consumers’ rights (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 155

Energy efficiency

2011 energy efficiency plan (EU Current Survey) 5 2052011 EU sustainable energy week (EU Current Survey) 6 251Amendments to CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 273CRCEES guidance on private equity funds (UK Current Survey)1 28, 2 80Energy Council conclusions on market integrity and efficiency (EUCurrent Survey) 6 252Failure by Belgium to transpose legislation on energy performanceof buildings (EU Current Survey) 6 252Italy and Spain asked to comply fully with legislation (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107EESC proposes sectoral approach (EU Current Survey) 4 157Proposed Energy Efficiency Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 252

Energy policy

Energy 2020 strategy (EU Current Survey) 3 107Greek energy strategy: overcoming the challenges ahead (Article)3 94

Energy security

Guidance on managing security risks (UK Current Survey) 6 275


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Enforcement

Member States requested to implement and apply Single Marketrules without delay (EU Current Survey) 1 16Notice of price rises (UK Current Survey) 6 277

Gas

Commission asks Poland to stop violation of EU rules(EU Current Survey) 1 17Ofgem imposes penalty on National Grid Gas (UK CurrentSurvey) 4 170Unbundling and certification: the Commission in control (Article)5 192

Infrastructure

Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107Upstream petroleum infrastructure (UK Current Survey) 6 272

Internal energy market

End-user prices (EU Current Survey) 6 251Internal energy market, the unbundling of electricity transmissionand Denmark’s road from full private ownership to full stateownership (Article) 5 177Rules to prevent market abuse (EU Current Survey) 4 156Strategy for more integrated European market (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 27Third Energy Package becomes fully applicable (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 204


Commission concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 16Commission promotes integration of electricity markets of theMaghreb (EU Current Survey) 1 15Partnerships with third countries (EU Current Survey) 5 204Rules to strengthen regional co-operation (EU Current Survey)4 155Seventh ministerial-level meeting of Energy Dialogue betweenEU and OPEC (EU Current Survey) 1 17

Labelling

2020 objectives: Commission reviews energy labels (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 70EU Regulations on labelling (UK Current Survey) 4 169Re-labelling of household appliances (UK Current Survey) 3 118

Natural gas

Natural gas: a long bridge to a promising destination (Article) 1 11Whatever happened to Federutility? (Case Comment) 6 239

Oil and gas

Decommissioning programmes (UK Current Survey) 6 276Greenpeace challenges oil and gas licences (UK Current Survey)5 217Off-grid energy study (UK Current Survey) 5 218

Pipelines

Bocardo SA v Star Energy UK Onshore Ltd and Another (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 30Proposed amendments to Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 (UKCurrent Survey) 3 118

Policy

Coalition Government’s first annual energy statement (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 28Consultations on Third Internal Energy Package (UK CurrentSurvey) 4 170Smart grids (UK Current Survey) 1 27Strategy for more integrated European market (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 27

GAS

British Gas fined for mishandling customer complaints (UKCurrent Survey) 6 277British Gas fined for misreporting (UK Current Survey) 6 277Centrica undertakings (UK Current Survey) 6 275Commission asks Poland to stop violation of EU rules (EUCurrent Survey) 1 17Commission concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 16EU–Azerbaijan gas deal (EU Current Survey) 4 156Security of Gas Supply Regulation adopted and in force (EUCurrent Survey) 2 69, 4 155

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Consultation on use in electrical/electronic equipment (UKCurrent Survey) 2 81

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Amendment to Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (UKCurrent Survey) 3 121Merchant Shipping Regulations (UK Current Survey) 6 291

HYDROCARBONS

Poland fails to comply with rules on granting authorisations forhydrocarbon resources (EU Current Survey) 2 70

INLAND WATERWAYS

New rights for passengers travelling by water (EU Current Survey)3 117Questions over implementation of technical standards and safetyprovisions (EU Current Survey) 1 22

INNOVATION

Commission investment in research and innovation (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 20Competitors outpace the EU (EU Current Survey) 5 205

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Communication on single market for IPR (EU Current Survey) 6258

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Agreement on Yamal to come into line with EU law (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 106Commission concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 16Commission promotes integration of electricity markets of theMaghreb (EU Current Survey) 1 15EU to fund Central Asia Research and Education Network (EUCurrent Survey) 2 72EU to negotiate air transport agreement with Brazil (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 114


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EU–African Union Renewable Energy Co-operation Programme(EU Current Survey) 2 69EU–Azerbaijan gas deal (EU Current Survey) 4 156EU–US Energy Council meeting (EU Current Survey) 3 107EU-Vietnam agreement to boost air transport (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 112Funding from Commission and Brazil for ICT research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 2 73Seventh ministerial-level meeting of Energy Dialogue between EUand OPEC (EU Current Survey) 1 17Ukraine joins European Energy Community (EU Current Survey)2 70

MARITIME TRANSPORT

Administrative procedures

Approval of draft Directives aimed at opening market (EUCurrent Survey) 1 24

Competition

Ferry acquisition cleared (UK Current Survey) 6 291

Contracts

Clarification of Transfield judgment (UK Current Survey) 1 39

Emissions

IMO agreement to tackle CO2 emissions (EU Current Survey) 6267Proposal to cut sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping (EUCurrent Survey) 6 268

Logistics

Action to better integrate waterborne transport into logistics chain(EU Current Survey) 2 75Council calls for full integration of waterborne transport (EUCurrent Survey) 4 161

Policy

Report on maritime employment and competitiveness (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 268

Port dues

Italy asked to ensure port dues are not discriminatory (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 77

Port State Control

Failure by Ireland to properly implement Directive 95/21/EC (EUCurrent Survey) 1 21Member States’ failure to implement new regime (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 263

Safety

Docks (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (UK Current Survey) 3 129Merchant Shipping Regulations (UK Current Survey) 6 291New rules to improve safety performance of ships (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 75Reasoned Opinion sent to Sweden regarding port security (EUCurrent Survey) 6 266Reasoned Opinions regarding vessel traffic monitoring (EUCurrent Survey) 6 266Updated mandate for European Maritime Safety Agency (EUCurrent Survey) 3 115, 6 265

MERGERS

APX/Belpex merger cleared (EU Current Survey) 2 69Car club merger referred to Competition Commission (UKCurrent Survey) 1 38OFT and Competition Commission’s joint guidelines (UK CurrentSurvey) 2 78

MOBILE TELEPHONY

Mobile number transfers (UK Current Survey) 1 32Mobilife accredited (UK Current Survey) 6 284New EU standards for a common mobile phone charger(EU Current Survey) 4 159, 5 206

NUCLEAR ENERGY

EU stress tests to start (EU Current Survey) 6 281

NUCLEAR SAFETY

Reactions to Japanese earthquake and tsunami (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 205Safety standards for final disposal of nuclear waste (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 106

NUCLEAR WASTE

Geological report for West Cumbria (UK Current Survey) 3 122Radioactive Waste Directive adopted (EU Current Survey) 6 253Strategy for management of solid low level radioactive waste(UK Current Survey) 2 79

OIL

Commission envisages EU safety rules (EU Current Survey) 3 106Fitness standards for oil and gas industry (UK Current Survey)3 119Implications of the New Utilities Directive for oil and gas E & Pactivities (Case Comment) 6 245Macondo aftermath (UK Current Survey) 6 271Safety legislation for oil platforms (UK Current Survey) 3 119Second round of safety talks on oil platforms (EU Current Survey)1 16UK oil and gas health and safety regime (UK Current Survey)6 275

PASSENGERS

Evaluation of Passenger Rights Directives (EU Current Survey)6 261More rights for passengers travelling by bus and coach(EU Current Survey) 4 162, 5 208

PATENTS

CJEU opinion on creation of unified patent litigation system(UK Current Survey) 5 214Double patent, double trade mark case (UK Current Survey) 5 218Gemstar case on patentability (UK Current Survey) 6 278

POLLUTION

Consultation on regulations relating to release of chemicals or oil(UK Current Survey) 3 122

POST

Joint statement by BIS, Postcomm and Ofcom on future working(UK Current Survey) 3 122


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Misleading IVA mailings (UK Current Survey) 6 277Postal Services Bill (UK Current Survey) 6 277Regulatory arrangements for Postcode Address File (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 278

PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMATION

Commission consults on re-use of public sector data (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71Commission refers Poland to court for incorrect implementationof Directive (EU Current Survey) 1 18

RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Proposal for Directive on safety standards (UK Current Survey)3 120RAIL TRANSPORT

Commission simplifies Rail Regulatory Framework (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 76Commission welcomes improvements to national legislation(EU Current Survey) 3 116Commission’s support for Lyon–Turin link (EU Current Survey)6 267Council discusses single European railway area (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 162ERA opinion on Channel Tunnel (EU Current Survey) 5 211EU accession to COTIF (EU Current Survey) 6 267Failures to implement measures regarding common safetyindicators (EU Current Survey) 5 210Gotthard base tunnel breakthrough (EU Current Survey) 3 113Health and safety breaches in Potters Bar derailment (UK CurrentSurvey) 3 128, 5 222Member States’ failure to implement Directive on railway safety(EU Current Survey) 6 264Member States’ failure to implement First Railway Package(EU Current Survey) 1 24Member States’ failure to implement Railway InteroperabilityDirective (EU Current Survey) 6 266Member States’ failure to transpose Directive 2007/58/EC(EU Current Survey) 1 21Member States’ failure to transpose Directive on certification oftrain drivers (EU Current Survey) 5 211New EU rules boost rail freight (EU Current Survey) 3 114Regulation on interoperability standards (EU Current Survey)6 263

RENEWABLE ENERGY

2020 objectives (EU Current Survey) 5 204Commission calls for increased co-operation between MemberStates (EU Current Survey) 4 157EIB signs loan with DONG Energy for London Array wind farm(EU Current Survey) 1 15EU–African Union Renewable Energy Co-operation Programme(EU Current Survey) 2 69EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51Feed-in tariffs (UK Current Survey) 5 215Funding to promote renewable energy in Moldova (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 252New Regulations on green electricity (UK Current Survey) 1 31Offshore wind farms in France (UK Current Survey) 5 215Wind energy development and biodiversity (EU Current Survey)3 106Wind turbines (UK Current Survey) 6 273

ROAD TRANSPORT

Blue Badge scheme (UK Current Survey) 6 289Car club merger referred to Competition Commission(UK Current Survey) 1 38, 4 174Directive for cross-border exchange of information on trafficoffences (EU Current Survey) 6 267Directive on promotion of clean and energy-efficient vehicles(EU Current Survey) 4 162Disabled parking (UK Current Survey) 5 223Eco friendly car grants (UK Current Survey) 4 175European road safety days (EU Current Survey) 3 113Heavy lorries to pay cost of air and noise pollution (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 113HGV drivers at risk of Legionnaires’ disease (UK Current Survey)1 38Member States asked to apply road safety and social standards(EU Current Survey) 2 77Member States asked to improve safety of TEN-T network(EU Current Survey) 6 263Member States fail to implement green procurement rules(EU Current Survey) 6 266Member States fail to implement rules on dangerous goods(EU Current Survey) 3 115More rights for passengers travelling by bus and coach(EU Current Survey) 4 162, 5 208Motor insurers to limit data exchange (UK Current Survey) 4 175New EU rules on licensing of lorry, bus and coach operators(UK Current Survey) 6 289New legal framework for Intelligent Transport Systems approved(EU Current Survey) 1 25New powers to tackle dangerous vehicles (UK Current Survey)1 38New tachograph rules (EU Current Survey) 6 268Proposals on working time for mobile road transport workersrejected (EU Current Survey) 1 23Review of Eurovignette Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 265Road safety Council adopts proposal for directive on cross-borderenforcement (EU Current Survey) 4 161Road safety programme 2011–2020 launched (EU Current Survey)1 25Seatbelt and number plate penalties (UK Current Survey) 3 129Speed cameras (UK Current Survey) 6 290Uninsured driving (UK Current Survey) 6 289Vehicle load safety (UK Current Survey) 3 129webuyanycar.com (UK Current Survey) 6 290

SATELLITES

Call for all Member States to allow deployment of mobile satelliteservices (EU Current Survey) 5 207

SEWERAGE

Marcic Principle and the liability of sewerage undertakers incommon law (Case Comment) 4 141

SHALE GAS

Environmental impact of drilling (UK Current Survey) 5 216

SPACE

Insurance requirements (UK Current Survey) 6 286


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STATE AID

Consultation on State Aid for film making and distribution(EU Current Survey) 6 259Funding systems for French and Spanish broadcasters approved(EU Current Survey) 1 21Modified Swedish press aid scheme approved (EU Current Survey)1 21

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Commission’s initiative for sustainable growth (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 156Regional policy contributing to sustainable growth in Europe 2020(EU Current Survey) 4 157

TACHOGRAPHS

New tachograph rules (EU Current Survey) 6 268

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Access to networks

Italian regulator’s model of calculating wholesale access prices(EU Current Survey) 3 109Poland requested to comply with wholesale price rules(EU Current Survey) 3 111

Broadband

Delivery of fast and ultra-fast broadband in Europe (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71

Charges

‘Telecoms taxes’ (EU Current Survey) 2 74

Children

Final call to activate missing children hotline (EU Current Survey)3 111

Competition

CC’s review of telecoms appeals (UK Current Survey) 5 220CJEU judgment on application of abuse rules (UK CurrentSurvey) 3 123

Consumer protection

Cold calling in Italy (EU Current Survey) 6 254

Dispute resolution

Luxembourg asked to comply with rules on consumer disputes(EU Current Survey) 3 112

Enforcement

Enforcement proceedings over telecoms tax (EU Current Survey)5 208Infringement case against Poland on subscribers’ rights rulesclosed (EU Current Survey) 1 19Telecoms firm fined for breaching landline mis-selling rules(UK Current Survey) 4 173

Intellectual property

Digital Economy Act preventing copyright infringement ruled legaland proportionate (UK Current Survey) 6 278Double patent, double trade mark case (UK Current Survey) 5 218Euro defence arguments allowed in parallel trade case (UK CurrentSurvey) 2 81

Ofcom draft code of practice on online copyright infringement(UK Current Survey) 1 32

Legislation

Changes in Ofcom regulations (UK Current Survey) 6 283Third Telecoms Package becomes fully applicable (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 257

Mobile communications

Mobile number transfers (UK Current Survey) 1 32Mobilife accredited (UK Current Survey) 6 284New EU standards for a common mobile phone charger(EU Current Survey) 4 159, 5 206

Nuisance calls

Crackdown on cold calling in debt management sector(UK Current Survey) 3 126

Patents

Gemstar case on patentability (UK Current Survey) 6 278

Pay TV

Maltese service provider loses appeals on pay TV channels and onmisleading advertising (Case Comment) 6 249

Regulation

Commission ends legal action against Slovakia on independence ofregulator (EU Current Survey) 1 19Commission report shows more competition but no Single Market(EU Current Survey) 1 17Commission requires impartial regulation by Member States(EU Current Survey) 3 112Commission takes legal action against Germany and Poland onfailure to consult on price control rules (EU Current Survey) 1 19Conclusions of May 2011 meeting of EU Telecoms Council(EU Current Survey) 6 258Independence of Latvia’s telecoms NRA (EU Current Survey)6 253Infringement cases against Germany closed (EU Current Survey)6 257Proceedings on implementation of Third Telecoms Package(EU Current Survey) 6 261Reinforcement of dispute resolution powers of Swedish regulatorwelcomed (EU Current Survey) 3 111

Roaming

CJEU ruling confirms legal validity of EU Roaming Rules(EU Current Survey) 1 18, 1 35Consultation on review of EU roaming rules (EU Current Survey)4 158, 5 206Eurotariff update enters into force (EU Current Survey) 6 260New roaming measures in force (EU Current Survey) 1 20

Silent calls

New rules on silent calls (UK Current Survey) 3 126Ofcom proposes new rules (UK Current Survey) 1 32, 5 220

Smartphones

Misleading iPhone sales (UK Current Survey) 5 221


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Telephone numbers

116 helpline numbers (UK Current Survey) 1 32Europe-wide emergency services phone number (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 206Single Europe-wide number for businesses (EU Current Survey)4 158

Unbundling

Commission accepts BT’s virtual unbundling but requests fullunbundling (EU Current Survey) 1 17Commission accepts virtual unbundling of networks in Austria(EU Current Survey) 1 18Europeans prefer all-in-one packages for internet, phone and TV(EU Current Survey) 6 260

UNIVERSAL SERVICES

TRANSPORT

Environmental policy

Green transport (EU Current Survey) 5 208, 5 212

Infrastructure

EU Neighbourhood Transport Action Plan (EU Current Survey)6 268

Innovation

Commission’s white paper on the future of transport (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 286

Multimodal transport

Competition on multimodal journey planner for Europe(EU Current Survey) 6 265

Passengers’ rights

Evaluation of Passenger Rights Directives (EU Current Survey)6 261

Policy

Transport 2050 plan (UK Current Survey) 5 212

Public bodies

Reform of public bodies (UK Current Survey) 3 126

TEN-T network

Revamping of network (EU Current Survey) 1 22Review of funding for TEN-T infrastructure projects (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115, 5 210

Transport co-operation

Progress in implementation of transport framework with Russia(EU Current Survey) 3 116

URBAN TRANSPORT

European Mobility Week 2010 (EU Current Survey) 2 75

WASTE

New civil sanctions to deal with breaches of environmental law(UK Current Survey) 4 165

WATER

Competition

Benefitting business without harming households: the impact onconsumers of upstream market reforms in the water sector(Article) 2 43Market entry in China’s water supply concessions: from acomparative study with the UN and EU (Article) 2 57

Legislation

Water White Paper and the draft water bill (Case Comment) 4 149

Waste water treatment

Failure by Belgium and Luxembourg to comply with Directive(EU Current Survey) 1 26

Water companies

Water for life: developing a customer-focused water industry – theDefra White Paper (Case Comment) 3 101

COUNTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS

AFRICAN UNION

Renewable energy

EU–African Union Renewable Energy Co-operation Programme(EU Current Survey) 2 69

ALGERIA

Renewable energy

EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51

AUSTRIA

Advertising

Austrian Google AdWords dispute (UK Current Survey) 1 34

Audiovisual media services

Commission closes infringement case (EU Current Survey) 3 110

Road transport

Member States fail to implement rules on dangerous goods(EU Current Survey) 3 115

Telecommunications

Commission accepts virtual unbundling of networks as temporarymeasure (EU Current Survey) 1 18

BELGIUM


Article 7 letters on broadcasting and broadband (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 259

Energy efficiency

Failure by Belgium to transpose legislation on energy performanceof buildings (EU Current Survey) 6 252

Water

Failure to comply with Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive(EU Current Survey) 1 26

BRAZIL


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Air transport

EU-Brazil negotiations on aviation agreement (EU Current Survey)5 211

BULGARIA

Air transport

Failure by Bulgaria to fulfil obligations under GroundhandlingMarket Directive (EU Current Survey) 2 76


Bulgaria to make 169 MHz frequency band available (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110

CHINA

Water

Market entry in China’s water supply concessions: from acomparative study with the UN and EU (Article) 2 57

COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Competition

Criteria for establishing an anti-competitive margin squeeze(UK Current Survey) 5 213

Internal market

Whatever happened to Federutility? (Case Comment) 6 239

Patents

CJEU opinion on creation of unified patent litigation system(UK Current Survey) 5 214

Telecommunications

CJEU ruling confirms legal validity of EU Roaming Rules(EU Current Survey) 1 18, 1 35Judgment on application of abuse rules (UK Current Survey)3 123

CROATIA


Croatia joins EU programme against e-barriers (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 205

CYPRUS

Air transport

Cyprus asked to adopt national civil aviation security programme(EU Current Survey) 5 211

DENMARK

Electricity

Internal energy market, the unbundling of electricity transmissionand Denmark’s road from full private ownership to full stateownership (Article) 5 177

EGYPT

Renewable energy

EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, ypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51

EU ENERGY COUNCIL

Energy Council’s conclusions on consumers’ rights (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 155Market integrity and efficiency (EU Current Survey) 6 252

EU TELECOMS COUNCIL

Conclusions of May 2011 meeting (EU Current Survey) 6 258

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Air transport

Airport carbon accreditation system adds new member(EU Current Survey) 3 114Air travel disruption due to snow addressed (EU Current Survey)4 163Carriage of duty-free liquids in hand luggage (EU Current Survey)6 262Commission examines use of security scanners at EU airports(EU Current Survey) 1 23Cyprus asked to adopt national civil aviation security programme(EU Current Survey) 5 211EU cooperation with ICAO (EU Current Survey) 6 262EU to negotiate air transport agreement with Brazil (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 114EU–US agreement on civil aviation safety (EU Current Survey)6 262EU-US cooperation agreement on civil aviation research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 1 23Failure by Bulgaria to fulfil obligations under GroundhandlingMarket Directive (EU Current Survey) 2 76Failure by Malta to correctly apply Directive on groundhandlingmarket (EU Current Survey) 1 24, 5 209Hungary asked for fair access to groundhandling at Budapestairport (EU Current Survey) 3 115Improving competitiveness of European aviation industry(EU Current Survey) 3 114Infringement procedures over agreements with Russia (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115, 5 209, 6 261List of banned airlines updated (EU Current Survey) 1 25, 2 75,3 116, 6 262Meeting of Aviation Platform (EU Current Survey) 3 114Poland asked to apply legislation on aviation security (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 209Portugal asked to open up groundhandling market (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 263Report on transatlantic alliances (EU Current Survey) 3 116Second stage Open Skies agreement with US adopted (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 24


Amendments to Hungarian Media Law welcomed (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 206Article 7 letters on broadcasting and broadband in Belgium(EU Current Survey) 6 259Consultation on State Aid for film making and distribution(EU Current Survey) 6 259Infringement case against Austria closed (EU Current Survey)3 110Member States requested to implement Directive (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 19, 5 208Proportion of TV programmes of European origin (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 72

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First EU sustainability schemes approved (EU Current Survey)6 252Report on indirect land use change (EU Current Survey) 4 156

Broadcasting

Member States’ discretion to determine free-to-view sportingevents (EU Current Survey) 5 207

Carbon capture and storage

Commission sets up project network (EU Current Survey) 2 69

Competition

Cooperation between Spanish and Portuguese telecomsincumbents (EU Current Survey) 4 160State Aid for deployment of broadband networks (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 160

Data protection

Eurobarometer survey (EU Current Survey) 6 258Evaluation of Data Retention Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 255Failure of Sweden to transpose Data Retention Directive(EU Current Survey) 6 255Guidelines for use of smart tags (EU Current Survey) 6 254


Bulgaria to make 169 MHz frequency band available (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110Call for cultural heritage to be brought online (EU Current Survey)4 160Cloud computing consultation (EU Current Survey) 6 257Commission consults on ICT solutions to help elderly liveindependently (EU Current Survey) 1 18Commission presents new e-government action plan (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 159Commission seeks adoption of e-invoicing by 2020 (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 158Commission signs e-health agreement with the US (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 159Commission signs e-health agreement with the US (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 159Commission to boost Europe’s defences against cyber attacks(EU Current Survey) 2 74Commission to increase efforts to safeguard children online(EU Current Survey) 5 206Committee of the Regions to be partner in Digital Agendagovernance (EU Current Survey) 3 109Consultation on access to scientific information (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 261Consultation on e-signatures and e-identification (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207Consultation on net neutrality (EU Current Survey) 1 20, 3 111Delivery of fast and ultra-fast broadband in Europe (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71EU–Japan cooperation agreement on future internet research(EU Current Survey) 6 259EU–US meeting on internet governance (EU Current Survey)6 257EU to promote the digitisation of culture (EU Current Survey)2 70, 3 112European Grid Infrastructure project launched (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71

European internet access increasingly available (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110First Digital Agenda scoreboard published (EU Current Survey)6 258FP7 moves ahead (EU Current Survey) 4 160Funding assigned to strategic ICT research (EU Current Survey)2 73Funding from Commission and Brazil for ICT research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 2 73ICT companies to reduce energy consumption (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 73Internet of the Future (EU Current Survey) 6 256Minors’ privacy and social networking (EU Current Survey) 6 259More people with access to public services online (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207Net Neutrality Report (EU Current Survey) 6 256Public financing of broadband infrastructure (EU Current Survey)6 255Research to accelerate high-speed broadband (EU Current Survey)6 260Review of national protection against cyber attacks (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 253Roundtable on investment in broadband networks (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 207Strengths and weaknesses of parental control programmes(EU Current Survey) 4 160Survey of children’s internet use (EU Current Survey) 3 109, 6 255Sweep on websites selling electronic goods and tickets(EU Current Survey) 2 71UK failure to fully implement rules on confidentiality (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 73

Energy

2020 objectives: Commission reviews energy labels (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 702020 objectives: Commission sets up system for certifyingsustainable biofuels (EU Current Survey) 1 15End-user prices (EU Current Survey) 6 251Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107European Electric Vehicles Conference (EU Current Survey) 6 264Member States requested to implement and apply Single Marketrules without delay (EU Current Survey) 1 16Re-labelling of household appliances (UK Current Survey) 3 118Report on alternative fuels (EU Current Survey) 4 164Rules to prevent market abuse (EU Current Survey) 4 156Rules to strengthen regional co-operation (EU Current Survey)4 155Unbundling and certification: the Commission in control (Article)5 192

Energy efficiency

2011 energy efficiency plan (EU Current Survey) 5 2052011 EU sustainable energy week (EU Current Survey) 6 251EESC proposes sectoral approach (EU Current Survey) 4 157Failure by Belgium to transpose legislation on energy performanceof buildings (EU Current Survey) 6 252Italy and Spain asked to comply fully with legislation (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107Proposed Energy Efficiency Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 252


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Energy policy

Energy 2020 strategy (EU Current Survey) 3 107Smart grids (UK Current Survey) 1 27Strategy for more integrated European market (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 27

Gas

Commission concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 16Commission asks Poland to stop violation of EU rules(EU Current Survey) 1 17

Hazardous substances

Consultation on use in electrical/electronic equipment(UK Current Survey) 2 81

Hydrocarbons


Inland waterways

Questions over implementation of technical standards and safetyprovisions (EU Current Survey) 1 22

Innovation

Commission investment in research and innovation (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 20Innovation in 2010 (EU Current Survey) 3 108

Intellectual property

Communication on single market for IPR (EU Current Survey)6 258


Commission concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 16Commission promotes integration of electricity markets of theMaghreb (EU Current Survey) 1 15EU–Azerbaijan gas deal (EU Current Survey) 4 156EU–US Energy Council meeting (EU Current Survey) 3 107EU–US trade-related ICT principles (EU Current Survey) 6 253EU to fund Central Asia Research and Education Network(EU Current Survey) 2 72Funding from Commission and Brazil for ICT research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 2 73Seventh ministerial-level meeting of Energy Dialogue betweenEU and OPEC (EU Current Survey) 1 17

Maritime transport

Failure by Ireland to properly implement Directive on Port StateControl (EU Current Survey) 1 21Italy asked to ensure port dues are not discriminatory (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 77Member States’ failure to implement new regime (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 263New rules to improve safety performance of ships (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 75Proposal to cut sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping(EU Current Survey) 6 268Reasoned Opinion sent to Sweden regarding port security(EU Current Survey) 6 266

Reasoned Opinions regarding vessel traffic monitoring(EU Current Survey) 6 266Report on maritime employment and competitiveness (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 268Updated mandate for European Maritime Safety Agency(EU Current Survey) 3 115

Mergers

APX/Belpex merger cleared (EU Current Survey) 2 69

Nuclear energy

EU stress tests to start (EU Current Survey) 6 281

Nuclear safety

Safety standards for final disposal of nuclear waste (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 106Oil

Commission envisages EU safety rules (EU Current Survey) 3 106Safety legislation for oil platforms (UK Current Survey) 3 119Second round of safety talks on oil platforms (EU Current Survey)1 16


Commission consults on re-use of public sector data (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71Commission refers Poland to court for incorrect implementationof Directive (EU Current Survey) 1 18

Radio spectrum

24GHz band available for car radar systems (EU Current Survey)6 261Radio spectrum policy programme (EU Current Survey) 4 158,6 256

Radioactive waste

Proposal for Directive on safety standards (UK Current Survey)3 120

Rail transport

Commission simplifies Rail Regulatory Framework (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 76Commission welcomes Gotthard base tunnel breakthrough(EU Current Survey) 3 113Commission welcomes improvements to national legislation(EU Current Survey) 3 116Commission’s support for Lyon–Turin link (EU Current Survey)6 267ERA opinion on Channel Tunnel (EU Current Survey) 5 211Member States’ failure to implement Directive on railway safety(EU Current Survey) 6 264Member States’ failure to implement First Railway Package(EU Current Survey) 1 24Member States’ failure to implement Railway InteroperabilityDirective (EU Current Survey) 6 266Member States’ failure to transpose Directive 2007/58/EC(EU Current Survey) 1 21Member States’ failure to transpose Directive on certification oftrain drivers (EU Current Survey) 5 211Regulation on interoperability standards (EU Current Survey)6 263


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Renewable energy

Commission calls for increased co-operation between MemberStates (EU Current Survey) 4 157Funding to promote renewable energy in Moldova (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 252Wind energy development and biodiversity (EU Current Survey)3 106

Road transport

Member States asked to apply road safety and social standards(EU Current Survey) 2 77Member States asked to improve safety of TEN-T network(EU Current Survey) 6 263Member States fail to implement green procurement rules(EU Current Survey) 6 266Member States fail to implement rules on dangerous goods(EU Current Survey) 3 115More rights for passengers travelling by bus and coach(EU Current Survey) 4 162, 5 208New tachograph rules (EU Current Survey) 6 268Road safety programme 2011–2020 launched (EU Current Survey)1 25

Satellite services

Call for all Member States to allow deployment of mobile satelliteservices (EU Current Survey) 5 207

State Aid

Aid for Danish public service broadcaster (EU Current Survey)6 256Consultation on State Aid for film making and distribution(EU Current Survey) 6 259Funding systems for French and Spanish broadcasters approved(EU Current Survey) 1 21Modified Swedish press aid scheme approved (EU Current Survey)1 21

Sustainable development

Commission’s initiative for sustainable growth (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 156Regional policy contributing to sustainable growth in Europe 2020(EU Current Survey) 4 157

Telecommunications

Cold calling in Italy (EU Current Survey) 6 254Commission accepts BT’s virtual unbundling but requests fullunbundling (EU Current Survey) 1 17Commission accepts virtual unbundling of networks in Austria(EU Current Survey) 1 18Commission ends legal action against Slovakia on independence ofregulator (EU Current Survey) 1 19Commission report shows more competition but no Single Market(EU Current Survey) 1 17Commission requires impartial regulation by Member States(EU Current Survey) 3 112Consultation on review of EU roaming rules (EU Current Survey)4 158, 5 206Delivery of fast and ultra-fast broadband in Europe (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 71Enforcement proceedings over telecoms tax (EU Current Survey)5 208Europe-wide emergency services phone number (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 206

Final call to activate missing children hotline (EU Current Survey)3 111Independence of Latvia’s telecoms NRA (EU Current Survey)6 253Infringement case against Poland on subscribers’ rights rulesclosed (EU Current Survey) 1 19Infringement cases against Germany closed (EU Current Survey)6 257Italian regulator’s model of calculating wholesale access prices(EU Current Survey) 3 109Legal action against Germany and Poland on failure to consult onprice control rules (EU Current Survey) 1 19Luxembourg asked to comply with rules on consumer disputes(EU Current Survey) 3 112New EU standards for a common mobile phone charger(EU Current Survey) 4 159, 5 206New roaming measures in force (EU Current Survey) 1 20Poland requested to comply with wholesale price rules(EU Current Survey) 3 111Proceedings on implementation of Third Telecoms Package(EU Current Survey) 6 261Reinforcement of dispute resolution powers of Swedish regulatorwelcomed (EU Current Survey) 3 111Single Europe-wide telephone number for businesses (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 158‘Telecoms taxes’ (EU Current Survey) 2 74Third Telecoms Package becomes fully applicable (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 257

Transport

Commission’s white paper on the future of transport (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 286EU Neighbourhood Transport Action Plan (EU Current Survey)6 268Evaluation of Passenger Rights Directives (EU Current Survey)6 261Green transport (EU Current Survey) 5 208, 5 2Progress in implementation of transport framework with Russia(EU Current Survey) 3 116Revamping of TEN-T network (EU Current Survey) 1 22Review of funding for TEN-T infrastructure projects (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115, 5 210Transport 2050 plan (UK Current Survey) 5 212

Water

Failure by Belgium and Luxembourg to comply with UrbanWastewater Treatment Directive (EU Current Survey) 1 26

EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Air transport

Cooperation with US on civil aviation R&D activities (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 210EU agreements with Georgia and Jordan (EU Current Survey)3 113, 4 163EU-Brazil negotiations on aviation agreement (EU Current Survey)5 211

Consumers’ rights

Council adopts Consumers’ Rights Directive (EU Current Survey)4 161


Action plan on GNSS applications (EU Current Survey) 3 109


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Maritime transport

Council calls for full integration of waterborne transport(EU Current Survey) 4 161

Nuclear waste

Radioactive Waste Directive adopted (EU Current Survey) 6 253

Rail transport

Council discusses single European railway area (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 162

Renewable energy

2020 objectives (EU Current Survey) 5 204

Road safety

Council adopts proposal for directive on cross-border enforcement(EU Current Survey) 4 161

EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK

Energy

Loans for energy performance and public transport in Tunisia(EU Current Survey) 4 156

Offices

Western Balkans regional office opened (EU Current Survey) 3 108

Renewable energy

EIB signs loan with DONG Energy for London Array wind farm(EU Current Survey) 1 15

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Air transport

Commission’s proposal for investigation and prevention of airaccidents endorsed (EU Current Survey) 2 76

Energy

Security of Gas Supply Regulation adopted and in force(EU Current Survey) 2 69, 4 155

Maritime transport

Approval of draft Directives aimed at opening market(EU Current Survey) 1 24New rights for passengers travelling by water (EU Current Survey)3 117

Road transport

Directive for cross-border exchange of information on trafficoffences (EU Current Survey) 6 267New legal framework for Intelligent Transport Systems approved(EU Current Survey) 1 25Proposals on working time for mobile road transport workersrejected (EU Current Survey) 1 23Review of Eurovignette Directive (EU Current Survey) 6 265

EUROPEAN TRANSPORT AND TELECOMS COUNCIL

Maritime transport

Action to better integrate waterborne transport into logistics chain(EU Current Survey) 2 75

Radio spectrum

Radio spectrum policy programme (EU Current Survey) 4 158

Road transport

Heavy lorries to pay cost of air and noise pollution (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 113

EUROPEAN UNION

Air transport

Air services agreement between EU and Georgia (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 163EU action plan on air cargo security (EU Current Survey) 3 117,4 162EU–Indonesia aviation agreement (EU Current Survey) 6 267EU-Vietnam agree to boost air transport (EU Current Survey)3 112Impact assessment of revisions to Regulation 95/93 (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 264Security experts discuss threats in cargo industry (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 115Single European Sky (EU Current Survey) 4 162, 4 163, 5 210Volcanic ash crisis preparedness (EU Current Survey) 6 262, 6 264


Beneficial effects of ‘dot.eu’ for SMEs (EU Current Survey) 6 254Computer Emergency Response Team for EU institutions(EU Current Survey) 6 258Croatia joins EU programme against e-barriers (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 205Cyber security experts test defences (EU Current Survey) 3 111EU and US strengthen cooperation against cyber crime (EUCurrent Survey) 6 254

Energy

Implications of the New Utilities Directive for oil and gas E & Pactivities (Case Comment) 6 245Partnerships with third countries (EU Current Survey) 5 204Third Energy Package becomes fully applicable (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 204

Innovation

Competitors outpace the EU (EU Current Survey) 5 205


Air services agreement between EU and Georgia (EU CurrentSurvey) 4 163EU–African Union Renewable Energy Co-operation Programme(EU Current Survey) 2 69EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51EU-Vietnam agreement to boost air transport (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 112Ukraine joins European Energy Community (EU Current Survey)2 70

Nuclear safety

Reactions to Japanese earthquake and tsunami (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 205


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Radio spectrum

Progress needed to ensure sufficient allocation in EU (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 259Rail transport

EU accession to COTIF (EU Current Survey) 6 267Failures to implement measures regarding common safetyindicators (EU Current Survey) 5 210New EU rules boost rail freight (EU Current Survey) 3 114

Renewable energy

EU–African Union Renewable Energy Co-operation Programme(EU Current Survey) 2 69EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51

Road transport

Directive on promotion of clean and energy-efficient vehicles(EU Current Survey) 4 162European road safety days (EU Current Survey) 3 113

Telecommunications

Europeans prefer all-in-one packages for internet, phone and TV(EU Current Survey) 6 260Eurotariff update enters into force (EU Current Survey) 6 260

Transport

Competition on multimodal journey planner (EU Current Survey)6 265

Urban transport

European Mobility Week 2010 (EU Current Survey) 2 75

Water

Market entry in China’s water supply concessions: from acomparative study with the UN and EU Wei Yan 2 57

FRANCE

Air transport

Paris airports join Airport Carbon Accreditation Scheme(EU Current Survey) 4 163


French regulator moves against incitement to hatred (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 110

Renewable energy

Offshore wind farms (UK Current Survey) 5 215

State Aid

Funding systems for French and Spanish broadcasters approved(EU Current Survey) 1 21

Telecommunications

Referral to CJEU over ‘telecoms tax’ (EU Current Survey) 5 208

GERMANY


Used software licences (UK Current Survey) 5 219

Telecommunications

Commission takes legal action on failure to consult on pricecontrol rules (EU Current Survey) 1 19Infringement cases against Germany closed (EU Current Survey)6 257

GREECE

Energy

Greek energy strategy: overcoming the challenges ahead (Article)3 94

HUNGARY

Air transport

Hungary asked for fair access to groundhandling at Budapestairport (EU Current Survey) 3 115

Audiovisual services

Amendments to Hungarian Media Law (EU Current Survey) 5 206

Radio spectrum

Hungary and Spain asked to make 900 MHz band available(EU Current Survey) 5 208

Telecommunications

Infringement procedure begun over telecoms tax (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 208

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION(ICAO)

ICAO agrees to cap aviation emissions (EU Current Survey) 3 113

IRELAND

Air transport

Harmonisation of transition altitude in UK and Irish air space(UK Current Survey) 4 174Overhaul of Irish air travel tax (EU Current Survey) 6 266Performance-based navigation (UK Current Survey) 6 287

Maritime transport

Failure by Ireland to properly implement Directive on Port StateControl (EU Current Survey) 1 21

Road transport

Member States fail to implement rules on dangerous goods(EU Current Survey) 3 115

ITALY

Energy efficiency

Italy and Spain asked to comply fully with legislation (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107

Maritime transport

Italy asked to ensure port dues are not discriminatory (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 77

Road transport

Italy asked to apply road safety and social standards (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 77


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Telecommunications

Cold calling case closed (EU Current Survey) 6 254Italian regulator’s model of calculating wholesale access prices(EU Current Survey) 3 109

LATVIA

Telecommunications

Independence of telecoms NRA (EU Current Survey) 6 253

LITHUANIA

Telecommunications

Commission requires impartial regulation (EU Current Survey)3 112

LUXEMBOURG

Road transport

Luxembourg asked to apply road safety and social standards(EU Current Survey) 2 77

Telecommunications

Luxembourg asked to comply with rules on consumer disputes(EU Current Survey) 3 112

Water

Failure to comply with Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive(EU Current Survey) 1 26

MALTA

Air transport

Failure by Malta to correctly apply Directive on groundhandlingmarket (EU Current Survey) 1 24, 5 209

Telecommunications

Maltese service provider loses appeals on pay TV channels and onmisleading advertising (Case Comment) 6 249

MOLDOVA

Renewable energy

EU funding to promote renewable energy (EU Current Survey)6 252

MOROCCO

Renewable energy

EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco (Article) 2 51

NETHERLANDS

Energy

Dutch-British trade in electricity (UK Current Survey) 5 218Opportunities in EU case law for achieving Dutch sustainableenergy targets: it’s up to the Netherlands to seize them (Article)6 227

POLAND

Air transport

Poland asked to apply legislation on aviation security (EU CurrentSurvey) 5 209

Gas

Commission asks Poland to stop violation of EU rules(EU Current Survey) 1 17

Hydrocarbons



Agreement on Yamal to come into line with EU law (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 106


Commission refers Poland to court for incorrect implementationof Directive (EU Current Survey) 1 18

Telecommunications

Commission takes legal action on failure to consult on pricecontrol rules (EU Current Survey) 1 19Infringement case on subscribers’ rights rules closed (EU CurrentSurvey) 1 19Poland requested to comply with wholesale price rules(EU Current Survey) 3 111

PORTUGAL

Air transport

Portugal asked to open up groundhandling market (EU CurrentSurvey) 6 263

ROMANIA

Telecommunications

Commission requires impartial regulation (EU Current Survey)3 112

RUSSIA

Transport cooperation

Progress in implementation of transport framework with EU(EU Current Survey) 3 116


Agreement on Yamal to come into line with EU law (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 106

SCOTLAND

Employment

Leave of offshore workers (UK Current Survey) 3 118

SLOVAKIA

Telecommunications

Commission ends legal action on independence of regulator(EU Current Survey) 1 19

SPAIN

Energy efficiency

Italy and Spain asked to comply fully with legislation (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 107


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Radio spectrum

Hungary and Spain asked to make 900 MHz band available(EU Current Survey) 5 208

Telecommunications

Referral to CJEU over ‘telecoms tax’ (EU Current Survey) 5 208

State Aid

Funding systems for French and Spanish broadcasters approved(EU Current Survey) 1 21

SWEDEN

Data protection

Failure to transpose Data Retention Directive (EU Current Survey)6 255

Maritime transport

Reasoned Opinion sent to Sweden regarding port security(EU Current Survey) 6 266

State Aid

Modified Swedish press aid scheme approved (EU Current Survey)1 21

Telecommunications

Reinforcement of dispute resolution powers of regulatorwelcomed by Commission (EU Current Survey) 3 111

SWITZERLAND

Rail transport

Gotthard base tunnel breakthrough (EU Current Survey) 3 113

TUNISIA

Energy

EIB loans for energy performance and public transport(EU Current Survey) 4 156

UKRAINE

Energy

Ukraine joins European Energy Community (EU Current Survey)2 70

UNITED KINGDOM

Air transport

Appeal not to be heard in CAA v Travel Republic (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 37ATOL certificates (UK Current Survey) 3 127BAA airport sales (UK Current Survey) 6 288BAA appeal (UK Current Survey) 5 222CAA safety plan (UK Current Survey) 6 288Gyroplanes (UK Current Survey) 6 287Harmonisation of transition altitude in UK and Irish air space(UK Current Survey) 4 174Installation of seats in aircraft Virgin Atlantic Ltd v Delta Airways(UK Current Survey) 5 222London 2012 airspace restrictions (UK Current Survey) 6 288North Sea helicopter safety system (UK Current Survey) 4 174NPPLs valid in France (UK Current Survey) 2 82Orphan aircraft (UK Current Survey) 6 287

Performance-based navigation (UK Current Survey) 6 287Regulation of ex-military aircraft (UK Current Survey) 2 82, 4 174Ryanair/Aer Lingus merger (UK Current Survey) 6 288Sky lantern releases (UK Current Survey) 5 222

Broadcasting

BBC Editorial Guidelines breached (UK Current Survey) 6 270Pay TV movies investigation referred (UK Current Survey) 2 78Premier League football broadcasts (UK Current Survey) 5 214Product placement (UK Current Survey) 5 215Regulation of UK-based video on demand (UK Current Survey) 2 78Removal of rules on sale of TV airtime (UK Current Survey) 1 32Rules on product placement (UK Current Survey) 4 165

Climate change

Changes to legislation requested (UK Current Survey) 1 31CO2 storage licensing plans (UK Current Survey) 2 79Deepwater drilling hazards (UK Current Survey) 2 79, 4 169

Competition

BAA airport sales (UK Current Survey) 6 288CC and OFT merger assessment guidelines (UK Current Survey)5 214Ferry acquisition cleared (UK Current Survey) 6 291Irish Sea ferry merger (UK Current Survey) 5 223Merger surveys (UK Current Survey) 6 271Ryanair/Aer Lingus merger (UK Current Survey) 6 288Telecoms appeals guidance (UK Current Survey) 6 283Thoughts on the competition regime (Article) 1 3Update on OFT procedure (Article) 3 87

Consumer protection

Consumer protection in the energy sector: the possibility ofredress and the new Consumer Rights Directive (Article) 4 135Online auctions (UK Current Survey) 4 168Online consumer protection (UK Current Survey) 1 37, 4 173

Contracts

Kingsway Hall Hotel Ltd v Red Sky IT (Hounslow) Ltd (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 33Meaning of ‘perpetual’ BMS Computer Solutions Ltd v AB Agri Ltd(UK Current Survey) 1 33

Data protection

Data protection breaches (UK Current Survey) 3 125

Electricity

Dutch-British trade in electricity (UK Current Survey) 5 218Electricity Arbitration Association (UK Current Survey) 2 80Extension for Wylfa (UK Current Survey) 3 122Power grid companies fined (UK Current Survey) 5 218Reform of UK electricity market (UK Current Survey) 6 274


Cookies and consent (UK Current Survey) 5 219Copyright infringement for use of photographs on websiteGrisbrook v MGN and Others (UK Current Survey) 4 170


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Emulation of functionality of program not infringement SASInstitute Inc v World Programming Ltd (UK Current Survey) 1 36ICT strategy (EU Current Survey) 6 281New rules on cookies (UK Current Survey) 6 280Ofcom dispute resolution guidelines (UK Current Survey) 6 284Online market places L’Oréal v eBay (UK Current Survey) 6 281Online promotional activity by commercial bloggers (UK CurrentSurvey) 4 173Spectrum for wireless mobile broadband (UK Current Survey)4 167, 5 208Technical rules for 4G wireless broadband devices on GSM bands(EU Current Survey) 6 255Trade in rights to mobile spectrum (UK Current Survey) 6 285Trademark infringements by sellers on eBay website L’Oréal v eBay(UK Current Survey) 4 171Twitter and defamation (UK Current Survey) 6 220UK failure to fully implement rules on confidentiality (EU CurrentSurvey) 2 73Unlicensed websites (UK Current Survey) 6 283Wholesale broadband access market (UK Current Survey) 4 166

Energy

Coalition Government’s first annual energy statement (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 28Guidance on managing security risks (UK Current Survey) 6 275Notice of price rises (UK Current Survey) 6 277Upstream petroleum infrastructure (UK Current Survey) 6 272

Energy efficiency

Amendments to CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 273CRCEES guidance on private equity funds (UK Current Survey)1 28, 2 80

Gas

British Gas fined for mishandling customer complaints (UKCurrent Survey) 6 277British Gas fined for misreporting (UK Current Survey) 6 277Centrica undertakings (UK Current Survey) 6 275Ofgem imposes penalty on National Grid Gas (UK CurrentSurvey) 4 170

Health and safety

Amendment to Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974(UK Current Survey) 3 121

Internet

Digital Economy Act (UK Current Survey) 3 124Online selling of government services (UK Current Survey) 6 285Refunds for internet shoppers (UK Current Survey) 6 285

Maritime transport

Clarification of Transfield judgment (UK Current Survey) 1 39Docks (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (UK Current Survey) 3 129Ferry acquisition cleared (UK Current Survey) 6 291Merchant Shipping Regulations (UK Current Survey) 6 291

Mergers

OFT and Competition Commission’s joint guidelines (UK CurrentSurvey) 2 78

Nuclear waste

Geological report for West Cumbria (UK Current Survey) 3 122Strategy for management of solid low level radioactive waste(UK Current Survey) 2 79

Oil and gas

Decommissioning programmes (UK Current Survey) 6 276Fitness standards for oil and gas industry (UK Current Survey)3 119Greenpeace challenges oil and gas licences (UK Current Survey)5 217Health and safety regime (UK Current Survey) 6 275Off-grid energy study (UK Current Survey) 5 218

Pipelines

Bocardo SA v Star Energy UK Onshore Ltd and Another (UK CurrentSurvey) 1 30Proposed amendments to Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 (UKCurrent Survey) 3 118

Pollution

Consultation on regulations relating to release of chemicals or oil(UK Current Survey) 3 122Macondo aftermath (UK Current Survey) 6 271

Post

Joint statement by BIS, Postcomm and Ofcom on future working(UK Current Survey) 3 122Misleading IVA mailings (UK Current Survey) 6 277Postal Services Bill (UK Current Survey) 6 277Regulatory arrangements for Postcode Address File (UK CurrentSurvey) 6 278

Rail transport

Health and safety breaches in Potters Bar derailment (UK CurrentSurvey) 3 128, 5 222

Renewable energy

Feed-in tariffs (UK Current Survey) 5 215New Regulations on green electricity (UK Current Survey) 1 31Wind turbines (UK Current Survey) 6 273

Road transport

Blue Badge scheme (UK Current Survey) 6 289Car club merger referred to Competition Commission(UK Current Survey) 1 38, 4 174Disabled parking (UK Current Survey) 5 223Eco friendly car grants (UK Current Survey) 4 175HGV drivers at risk of Legionnaires’ disease (UK Current Survey)1 38Motor insurers to limit data exchange (UK Current Survey) 4 175New EU rules on licensing of lorry, bus and coach operators(UK Current Survey) 6 289New powers to tackle dangerous vehicles (UK Current Survey) 1 38Seatbelt and number plate penalties (UK Current Survey) 3 129Speed cameras (UK Current Survey) 6 290


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Uninsured driving (UK Current Survey) 6 289Vehicle load safety (UK Current Survey) 3 129webuyanycar.com (UK Current Survey) 6 290

Sewerage

Marcic Principle and the liability of sewerage undertakers incommon law (Case Comment) 4 141

Shale gas

Environmental impact of drilling (UK Current Survey) 5 216

Space

Insurance requirements (UK Current Survey) 6 286

Telecommunications

116 helpline numbers (UK Current Survey) 1 32CC’s review of telecoms appeals (UK Current Survey) 5 220Changes in Ofcom regulations (UK Current Survey) 6 283Commission accepts BT’s virtual unbundling but requests fullunbundling (EU Current Survey) 1 17Crackdown on cold calling in debt management sector (UKCurrent Survey) 3 126Digital Economy Act preventing copyright infringement ruled legaland proportionate (UK Current Survey) 6 278Double patent, double trade mark case (UK Current Survey) 5 218Euro defence arguments allowed in parallel trade case (UK CurrentSurvey) 2 81Gemstar case on patentability (UK Current Survey) 6 278Misleading iPhone sales (UK Current Survey) 5 221Mobile number transfers (UK Current Survey) 1 32Mobilife accredited (UK Current Survey) 6 284Ofcom draft code of practice on online copyright infringement(UK Current Survey) 1 32Ofcom proposes new rules on silent calls (UK Current Survey)1 32, 5 220New rules on silent calls (UK Current Survey) 3 126Telecoms firm fined for breaching landline mis-selling rules(UK Current Survey) 4 173

Transport

Reform of public bodies (UK Current Survey) 3 126

Waste

New civil sanctions to deal with breaches of environmental law(UK Current Survey) 4 165

Water

Benefitting business without harming households: the impact onconsumers of upstream market reforms in the water sector(Article) 2 43Water for life: developing a customer-focused water industry – theDefra White Paper (Case Comment) 3 101Water White Paper and the draft water bill (Case Comment) 4 149

UNITED STATES

Air transport

EU-US cooperation agreement on civil aviation research anddevelopment (EU Current Survey) 1 23, 5 210Second stage Open Skies agreement adopted (EU Current Survey)1 24


EU–US trade-related ICT principles (EU Current Survey) 6 253

Energy

EU–US Energy Council meeting (EU Current Survey) 3 107Natural gas: a long bridge to a promising destination (Article) 1 11

VIETNAM

Air transport

EU-Vietnam agreement to boost air transport (EU CurrentSurvey) 3 112

CONTRIBUTORSAinger, Luke (Article) 3 87Aldersey-Williams, Judith (Case Comment) 6 245Alexiadis, Peter (EU Current Survey) 1 15, 2 69, 3 106, 4 155,5 204, 6 251Bonafé, Ernesto (Article) 2 51Burrow, Euan (Article) 3 87Cave, Martin (Article) 2 43Downie, Gordon (Article) 4 135Durkin, Natasha (Article) 4 135García-Delgado, Alvaro (EU Current Survey) 1 15, 2 69, 5 204, 6 251Hancher, Leigh (Article) 5 193Lavrijssen, S. (Article) 6 227Legge, Debbie (Case Comments) 3 101, 4 149Micallef, Paul Edgar (Case Comment) 6 249Mortensen, Bent Ole Gram (Article) 5 179Pickering, J F (Article) 1 3Pierce, Richard J Jr (Article) 1 11Salerno, Francesco Maria (Case Comment) 6 239Setari, Alice (Case Comment) 6 239Talus, Kim (Book Review) 4 176Taylor, Philip (Case Comment) 4 141Thrane, Thomas Andresen (Article) 5 179Vlachtsis, Christina (Article) 3 94Wei Tan (Article) 2 57Wright, Janet (Article) 2 43Wucher, Kathleen (EU Current Survey) 3 106, 4 155Young, Philippa (UK Current Survey) 1 27, 2 78, 3 118, 4 165, 5213, 6 270

CONTRIBUTIONS

ARTICLES

Benefitting business without harming households: the impact onconsumers of upstream market reforms in the water sector Janetwright and Martin Cave 2 43Consumer protection in the energy sector: the possibility ofredress and the new Consumer Rights Directive Gordon Downie andNatasha Durkin 4 135EU–Mediterranean co-operation on renewable energy sources: thenational strategies of Algeria, Egypt and Morocco Ernesto Bonafé2 51Greek energy strategy: overcoming the challenges ahead ChristinaVlachtsis 3 94Internal energy market, the unbundling of electricity transmissionand Denmark’s road from full private ownership to full state


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ownership Bent Ole Gram Mortensen and Thomas Andersen Thrane5 177Market entry in China’s water supply concessions: from acomparative study with the UN and EU Wei Yan 2 57Natural gas: a long bridge to a promising destination Richard JPierce Jr 1 11Opportunities in EU case law for achieving Dutch sustainableenergy targets: it’s up to the Netherlands to seize them Professor SLavrijssen 6 227Thoughts on the competition regime J F Pickering 1 3Unbundling and certification: the Commission in control LeighHancher 5 192Update on OFT procedure Euan Burrow and Luke Ainger 3 87

CASE COMMENTS

Implications of the New Utilities Directive for oil and gas E & Pactivities Judith Aldersey-Williams 6 245Maltese service provider loses appeals on pay TV channels and onmisleading advertising Paul Edgar Micallef 6 249Marcic Principle and the liability of sewerage undertakers incommon law Philip Taylor 4 141Water for life: developing a customer-focused water industry – theDefra White Paper Debbie Legge 3 101Water White Paper and the draft water bill Debbie Legge 4 149Whatever happened to Federutility? Francesco Maria Salerno and AliceSetari 6 239

BOOK REVIEW

Energy networks and the law: innovative solutions in changingmarkets (M. Roggenkamp et al., eds) Kim Talus 4 176

CASE LISTBMS Computer Solutions Ltd v AB Agri Ltd [2010] EWHC 464 (Ch)1 33Bocardo SA v Star Energy UK Onshore Ltd and Another [2010] UKSC35 1 30Datacard Corporation v Eagle Technologies Ltd [2011] EWJC 244 (Pat)5 218Federutility and Others v Autorità per l’energia elettrica e il gas (Case265/08) [2010] ECR I–3377 6 239FIFA/Commission Case T–385 5 207Football Association Premier League Ltd & Others v QC Leisure &Others 5 214Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. and Others v Virgin Media Limitedand Virgin Media Payments Limited [2011] EWCA Civ 302 6 278Grisbrook v MGN Ltd and Others [2010] EWCA Civ 139 4 170Karen Murphy v Media Protection Services Ltd 5 214Kingsway Hall Hotel Ltd v Red Sky IT (Hounslow) Ltd [2010] EWHC965 1 33L’Oréal v eBay 4 171, 6 281Melita Mobile Limited v Direttur Generali ghall-Affarijiet tal-Konsumatur(Malta) Competition and Consumer Appeals Tribunal, 17 April2013, Application No 2/2011 6 249Melita plc v Awtorita ta’ Malta dwar il-Komunikazzjoni (Malta)Judgment of 7 October 2013, Application No 249/2012 6 249Oracle America Inc. (formerly Sun Microsystems Inc.) v M-Tech Data Ltd2 81SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd [2010] EWHC 1829 (Ch)1 36Sylvia Shipping Co Ltd v Progress Bulk Carriers (2010) 1 39T.L. Russell and Others v Transocean International Resources Limited andOthers (Scottish Court of Session) 3 118UEFA/Commission Case T–55/08 5 207Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd v Delta Airways Inc. [2011] EWCA Civ162 5 222

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