Offenses, irregularities, and fraud. The differential trinomial in matters of crimes against the financial interests of the European Union.
Starting from these three concepts, an analysis is required to outline the conceptual boundary between criminal behavior and behavior which, although falling within the scope of criminal law, does not seek to harm the financial interests of the European Union. In this context, irregularity is an intermediate element, situated at the intersection between misconduct and …
Abuse of dominant position in the energy sector – Gazprom case / Antitrust proceedings / Upstream gas supplies in Central and Eastern Europe
Background to the investigation The Gazprom case, registered under No. AT.39816 / Upstream Gas Supplies, is one of the most complex and sensitive cases ever examined by the European Commission under Article 102 TFEU. The investigation illustrates the intersection between competition law and the European Union’s foreign and energy policy, in a context dominated by …
Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection: Call for Firm GDPR Enforcement in the Age of Algorithms
Cristina Savulescu – Cristina Săvulescu – Head of Whistleblowing & GDPR Bradu Neagu & Associates In the context of the exponential development of artificial intelligence (AI), rigorous enforcement of theGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is becoming more important than ever. The emergence of advanced algorithmic systems – from facial recognition to conversational chatbots – …