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Facing an unlawful decision from an Italian administrative authority? Learn about the legal remedies available to challenge administrative acts in Italy, including appeals to the TAR (Regional Administrative Court), procedural deadlines, and interim relief measures. Discover how foreign nationals and international businesses can protect their rights through Italian administrative law proceedings.

The European Commission has proposed a sweeping overhaul of EU public procurement rules that would replace three existing directives with a single regulation, fundamentally reshaping how companies compete for government contracts across Europe. The proposal introduces mandatory quality-weighted evaluation criteria, establishes a new "European preference" framework that could significantly restrict non-EU suppliers, and creates enhanced security and resilience requirements for strategic sectors. Companies bi

This roundup examines key European Union legislative developments and regulatory updates from September 2026, covering multiple jurisdictions across the EU member states.

On 1 October 2026, AMLA finalised three sets of regulatory technical standards (RTS) defining key measures companies and professionals must apply to reduce money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

France is tightening its foreign investment screening regime as the 2027 presidential election approaches, with parliamentary proposals seeking to expand oversight powers and broaden the scope of strategic sectors subject to review. The shift reflects a cross-party consensus on protecting national interests amid rising geopolitical tensions and follows new EU regulations requiring mandatory screening mechanisms across all member states.

Is your Italian citizenship application delayed? If your paperwork has been pending past the legal deadline, you have the right to take legal action against the Italian administration for administrative silence (silenzio dell'Amministrazione).