ArticleBill To Regulate "Buy Now Pay Later" Credits Introduced In ParliamentA new amendment bill to regulate "buy now pay later" credits has recently been introduced in Parliament. The bill is expected to enter into force on 1 July 2023.DenmarkConsumer ProtectionPlesner
ArticleDanish Supreme Court Extends Discrimination Protection To Planned Fertility TreatmentOn 15 April 2025, the Danish Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that the Danish Equal Treatment Act...DenmarkEmployment and HRPlesner
ArticleSimplification Of The Repowering Process For Offshore Power Generation Facilities On The WayThe Danish Energy Agency has sent a draft of a new executive order on a simplified and faster application and permit process for repowering of offshore electricity production...DenmarkEnergy and Natural ResourcesPlesner
ArticleBill On Mandatory Stockpiles Of Critical Medicines, Etc. PassedThe newly adopted proposal to amend the Medicines Act aims to ensure that selected pharmaceutical companies have safety stockpiles that can meet the need for critical medicines...DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleENLI Increases Fees & Fine Levels And Launches A New Notification SystemThe Danish Ethical Committee for the Pharmaceutical Industry (ENLI) has announced (i) increased fees for notifications and pre-approvals, along with higher fines for code violations, and (ii) the launch of the new notification system "ENLIsag".DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleNew Interesting Decisions From ENLIIn connection with the publication of ENLI's newsletter on 20 March 2023, a number of interesting decisions have been published. These concern, among other things: The boundary between information...DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleNew Practice On Naming MedicinesThe Danish Medicines Agency has updated its practice on the naming of medicines.DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleNew Rules On Health Research And Health Data Research ProjectsOn 1 January 2024, an amending act on the ethical conduct of health research and health data research projects came into force.DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleProposals For New Pharmaceutical LegislationNew proposals for amendments to the Medicines Act, the health Act and the Committee Act have been presented. DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleThe Danish Medicines Council Introduces Agreed Application Dates And A New Process For Validation Of ApplicationsFrom 1 April 2024, pharmaceutical companies must agree on an application date with the Danish Medicines Council's secretariat when they want an assessment of a new medicinal product.DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleIndustrial Cooperation (Offsets) Requirements Under Danish Defence Equipment Tenders And AcquisitionsThe Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation ("DALO") may enforce industrial cooperation obligations when tendering defence equipment, ensuring that foreign suppliers involved in Danish.DenmarkGovernment, Public SectorPlesner
ArticleDensification In Social Housing Areas – What You Should Be Aware OfDensification in social housing areas (a higher plot ratio than the existing) may create an opportunity for additional housing, and potentially...DenmarkReal Estate and ConstructionPlesner
ArticleEU Reviews Competition Rules For Automotive SectorThe EU is reviewing competition rules in the automotive sector, with potential changes affecting supply chains, aftermarket services, and how relevant operators structure their contractual framework.European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawPlesner
ArticleNew Classification Mechanism For Borderline ProductsWith the new pharmaceutical legislative package, the EU Commission is proposing a new classification mechanism for borderline products.European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleLegal Considerations Due To New TariffsThe recent announcements and direction from President Trump and the U.S. administration on increased tariffs mark a significant shift in the global trading...WorldwideInternational LawPlesner
ArticleDeveloping Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?In recent years, a large number of international brands have expanded their business into Australia by using franchising as an expansion model.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPlesner
ArticleThe Danish Energy Agency Has Opened A Power-To-X Tender Of DKK 1.25 BillionOn 19 April 2023, the Danish Energy Agency opened the Power-to-X tender, which offers support for companies' production of green hydrogen in Denmark. The deadline for submitting offers is 1 September 2023 at 12:00 (DK time).DenmarkEnergy and Natural ResourcesPlesner
ArticleUpcoming New Guideline On Advertising, Etc. Of Medical Devices - Draft Going Out For ConsultationThe Danish Medicines Agency's update to its advertising guideline on medical devices is going out for consultation. The deadline for providing comments is 31 May 2024.The guideline is being updated now ...DenmarkMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPlesner
ArticleNew Public Procurement ThresholdsThe European Commission has published updated thresholds for public procurements. The updated thresholds will apply to public procurements published after 1 January 2026.DenmarkGovernment, Public SectorPlesner
ArticleThe EU And UN Reintroduce Extensive Sanctions Against IranWhilst sanctions targeting Russia are at an all-time high, the EU and UN have now reintroduced restrictive measures against Iran...IranInternational LawPlesner