1996/0217(CNS)COM(1996)420

Blocking Statute Regulation

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) PROTECTING AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION OF CERTAIN THIRD COUNTRIES,AND ACTIONS BASED THEREON OR RESULTING THEREFROM

Stage: In force, reached 29 Nov 1996
In force: In force since 29 Nov 1996 · CELEX 31996R2271
Procedure: Regulation · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 29 Nov 1996

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1100	Delegated · Regulation	Published
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1101	Implementing · Regulation	Published

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6 documents

Documents

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Report · A4-0329/1996Parliament
Proposal · COM(2018)0494Commission
OJ C 296 08.10.1996, p. 0010Commission
OJ C 347 18.11.1996, p. 0047Commission
Text adopted · OJ L 309 29.11.1996, p. 0001Commission
Text adopted · Regulation 1996/2271Commission

Summary

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The EU Blocking Statute (Regulation 2271/96) prohibits EU persons from complying with listed third-country extraterritorial laws and bars recognition of foreign judgments based on them. Affected persons must report impacts to the Commission within 30 days and may seek damages. It applies to EU residents, incorporated entities, and professionals acting in the EU.

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