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El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea examina la compatibilidad de la legislación letona que permite el acceso público ilimitado a datos personales de accionistas de sociedades anónimas, incluyendo información de identificación y participación accionarial. ¿Puede un Estado miembro justificar esta transparencia radical en nombre de la prevención del blanqueo de capitales cuando no exige demostrar ningún interés legítimo para acceder a los dato

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the extent to which personal data of minority shareholders in public companies can be disclosed to the general public without conditions. This judgment addresses the tension between business transparency objectives and fundamental rights to privacy and data protection under EU law. The decision examines whether making shareholder information unconditionally available online complies with GDPR requirements and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Latvia is set to significantly reform its natural resources tax framework for renewable energy projects, introducing a substantial reduction in the BESS tax rate from EUR 17.03/kg to EUR 2.00/kg and expanding exemption eligibility beyond solar installations. The amendments will eliminate the current 1 MW minimum capacity threshold and remove supplier guarantee exemptions, while establishing new procedures for waste management compliance across all battery storage systems.

The EU AI Act introduces new transparency requirements for AI-generated content starting August 2, 2026. Organizations using AI in customer communications, marketing, or public-facing content must assess whether their current practices comply with obligations around disclosing AI chatbot interactions, labeling AI-generated media, and identifying deepfakes.

Latvia's Customs enforcement activity reveals significant interception of sanctioned goods destined for Russia, with military equipment seizures and millions in confiscated cargo. How effective are border controls in preventing sanctions evasion, and what does the scale of these operations tell us about smuggling attempts?

A landmark trial has commenced in Riga against Eduard Tsehoval, former head of Moscow House, who allegedly facilitated rent collection for property linked to Russian officials under EU sanctions.