The Court of First Instance of Curaçao has dismissed a lawsuit brought by businessman Mario Fiorini and associated parties against economist and online commentator Luigi Angelo Faneyte over publications criticising the island’s online gambling industry. In a judgment delivered on 2 November 2026, the court ruled that Faneyte’s statements were protected by freedom of expression and did not constitute unlawful conduct towards the plaintiffs. The dispute arose from Faneyte’s pub

The UK government has introduced the Energy Independence Bill, legislation that would prevent the granting of new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea and establish a framework for the transition towards renewable and low-carbon energy. The proposed legislation would remove the North Sea Transition Authority’s power to issue new licences for oil and gas exploration, formalising the Labour government's commitment not to authorise new fields. The move fulfils a ple

The Greek government has reaffirmed its decision to increase taxation on online casino winnings, maintaining that the higher rates will generate additional public revenue and help finance measures supporting households and businesses. The increase, which took effect on 1 July 2026, has faced criticism from parts of the gambling industry over its potential impact on the regulated market and the risk of players moving to unlicensed operators. Under the revised framework, online

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Finance published a draft bill on 28 October 2026 proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s anti-money laundering framework. The proposed legislation, known as the Money Laundering Combating Act (Geldwäschebekämpfungsgesetz – GwBG), is intended to implement the EU’s 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Package and replace Germany’s existing Money Laundering Act (Geldwäschegesetz – GwG). The reform forms part of the EU-wide transition towards a mo