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On July 1, 2026, the Act on Accelerating the Award of Public Contracts—the Public Procurement Acceleration Act, for short—entered into force. A key change is…

Stricter regulations and a rise in lawsuits are increasing liability risks for managers. D&O insurance is essential, but only if it includes tailored terms and…

Gravel, sand, and crushed stone are becoming scarce and more expensive. Recycled construction materials could help. But despite advanced technology, there are major hurdles, especially…

The banking industry is awaiting the ECB’s decision on which institutions will be selected for the digital euro pilot project. From Germany, Deutsche Bank, Helaba,…

First published on November 19, 2025; thoroughly updated
  Co-author: Séverine Sieprath, Director of Audit, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft   The Packaging Implementation Act (VerpackDG),…

Updated on July 10, 2026 Registered mail with return receipt, when used as part of electronic documentation, no longer constitutes prima facie evidence of a…

KPMG Law has advised Mosburger GmbH, a subsidiary of Dunapack Packaging and part of the Austrian Prinzhorn Group, on the acquisition of Stora Enso’s German…

Stricter EU rules set clearer boundaries for climate pledges and social claims. KPMG Law expert Manuela Meyer explains which claims must be verified and how…

Digital sovereignty is an important strategic success factor, and many measures are also required by law. Through legislation such as the Data Act, NIS-2, the…