Majstorović & Partners at the 2026 ERA Annual Conference on EU Environmental Law

Branislav Majstorović, Managing Partner at Majstorović & Partners, participated in the Annual Conference on EU Environmental Law 2026, organized by the Academy of European Law (ERA). ERA is a leading European forum on environmental legislation, regulatory practice, and case law.

The conference gathers lawyers, judges, regulators, and academics. The conference gathers lawyers, judges, regulators, and academics. It facilitates the exchange of insights and discussion of key developments. It also examines how EU environmental law affects business decisions.

Focus on the Conference

The conference offers an overview of recent legislative trends and case law, highlights emerging best practices in EU environmental law, and explores their implications for business decisions.

Participants are able to:

• assess regulatory developments from a practical perspective;
• exchange experiences across jurisdictions;
• identify key legal and compliance challenges.

This reflects the growing role of environmental law in business regulation within the EU.

Key Topics in 2026

This year’s agenda covered several priority areas shaping the EU regulatory landscape:

• PFAS and stricter controls on hazardous chemicals;
• The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on trade;
• Climate change regulation and EU policy implementation;
• The Omnibus I package and alignment of sustainability rules;
• Nature protection, including biodiversity and wildlife law;
• General updates in EU environmental law;
• Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).

These topics confirm a trend toward stricter compliance requirements. They also reflect increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Implications for Businesses

EU environmental law is under growing regulatory scrutiny. It is shaping corporate operations across the EU market. This is especially important for companies involved in international trade.

Key implications include:

• stricter compliance and reporting obligations;
• higher exposure to enforcement and liability risks;
• stronger integration of ESG into governance structures.

As regulation continues to evolve, businesses must adopt structured and proactive compliance approaches. Transparency is becoming essential.

Conclusion

The Annual Conference on EU Environmental Law 2026 highlights stronger regulatory oversight. It confirms environmental protection as a core part of the EU legal framework.

Participation in such events helps Majstorović & Partners stay up to date. It also supports the delivery of practical and timely legal advice. This advice remains aligned with European standards and client needs.

 

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