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GDPR x AI: When privacy meets machine intelligence

November 2025 – As Europe moves ahead with the AI Act, the European Commission has made clear that there will be “no stop the clock, no grace period, and no pause”, despite calls from major tech players such as Google, Meta, Mistral, and ASML to...

Stop-the-Clock directive: transposition progress in Central and Eastern Europe

November 2025 – The Stop-the-Clock Directive (Directive (EU) 2025/794), which postpones the application of certain provisions of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)...

EBA consults new SREP Guidelines: Revisions reflect regulatory developments, including DORA and ESG, as well as lessons learned

October 2025 – On 24 October 2025, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published a consultation paper on revised guidelines on common procedures and methodologies for the supervisory review and evaluation process (“SREP”) and supervisory...

EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia

October 2025 – On 23 October 2025, following a European Commission proposal issued on 19 September 2025 and extended negotiations among Member States, the Council of the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia in response to its ongoing...

AI awareness: Safeguarding your brand in an era of AI-generated content

October 2025 – The way we consume information is changing at an incredible pace, and we wanted to share a quick insight into a shift that may have real implications for your business.

Alternative distribution models in the automotive sector: Contractual law issues

October 2025 – The European automotive industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. Traditional dealership networks are being redefined, with manufacturers increasingly weighing direct-to-consumer, agency, or hybrid sales models. While such...

EU FDI Screening: Insights from the Commission’s 5th Annual Report and what they mean for CEE

October 2025 – The European Commission published its fifth annual report on the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the EU accompanied by a Staff Working Document. The report covers developments during 2024 and provides an overview of...

Kinstellar Capital Markets series: Multiple voting rights – A chance for European capital markets?

October 2025 – Multiple voting rights have long been a topic of debate across Europe. The EU is now following the example of major global exchanges such as the NYSE, NASDAQ, and LSE by enabling founders and entrepreneurs to raise capital without relinquishing...

Kinstellar announces new promotions in the Budapest office

October 2025 – Kinstellar Budapest is pleased to announce that Ákos Nagy has been appointed as Partner and Head of the local Competition, Dispute Resolution, Risk & Investigations, and ESG Service Lines, and Zsuzsa Andrékó and Máté Nagy have...

Transitioning to an agency model in automotive sales: The pros and cons from a legal perspective

September 2025 – The automotive industry is entering a new era – not only in terms of technology and electromobility but also in terms of how vehicles are sold. Certain manufacturers are shifting away from the traditional dealership model towards...