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		<title>What you need to know about the Greek Golden Visa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Greek Golden Visa Program (‘investment program’) launched in 2013 and is one of the most affordable investment programs in Europe. With Greece as a member of the European Union...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Greek Golden Visa Program (‘investment program’) launched in 2013 and is one of the most affordable investment programs in Europe. With Greece as a member of the European Union (‘EU’), the investment program is ideal for non-EU /EEA investors to obtain an entry visa for investment opportunities in the EU. Successful applicants are granted a five-year residence permit which allows them to travel in the Schengen region without a visa.</p>
<h3>Investment program highlights</h3>
<h4>Minimum investment amount</h4>
<p>Investor may invest 250,000 EURO in real estate either as an individual or company purchase. The number of houses is not limited, if the total value of the properties amounts to 250,000 EURO or more. The property once purchased can be rented out.</p>
<h4>Family Reunification</h4>
<p>Both spouse and children under the age of 21 years old can be included in the investment program. Furthermore, residency can be extended to parents of both spouses. Both the applicant and family members can access the education, healthcare, insurance policies related to pensions and so forth.</p>
<h4>Minimum stay per year</h4>
<p>None</p>
<h4>Investment Eligibility</h4>
<p>Applicants need to meet the following requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Non-EU/EEA country citizen</li>
<li>Min 18 years old</li>
<li>No criminal record</li>
<li>Obtain medical insurance</li>
<li>Good character</li>
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<p>Author: Maria Georgiou</p>
<p><em>This content appears as a courtesy of <a href="http://www.georgioullc.com">Georgios K Georgiou LLC</a>, a proud member of the</em><a href="https://theccgway.com/"> <em>China Collaborative Group (CCG Association)</em></a><em>. It is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship between you and its author, publisher or any member of CCG. For more information related to its content, please visit</em> <a href="http://www.georgioullc.com/">www.georgi<em>oullc.com</em></a></p>
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		<title>Der neue Digital Services Act</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Der Digital Services Act (DSA) ist eine neue Verordnung der Europäischen Union, die damit sog. Online-Vermittlungsdienste (Online-Intermediäre) wie Marktplätze oder Social Media Plattformen stärker in die Pflicht nehmen und höhere...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theccgway.com/2022/09/01/der-neue-digital-services-act/">Der neue Digital Services Act</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theccgway.com">China Collaborative Group</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Der Digital Services Act (DSA) ist eine neue Verordnung der Europäischen Union, die damit sog. Online-Vermittlungsdienste (Online-Intermediäre) wie Marktplätze oder Social Media Plattformen stärker in die Pflicht nehmen und höhere Transparenz im Internet schaffen will. Durch den DSA soll auch die enorme Marktmacht der grossen amerikanischen Tech-Konzerne  eingeschränkt werden. Der neue Rechtsrahmen für Online-Angebote soll voraussichtlich 2023 in Kraft treten.</p>
<p>Anwendbar ist der DSA auf alle Vermittlungsdienste, die ihre Dienstleistungen in der EU anbieten. Davon ausgenommen sind Klein- und Kleinstunternehmen. Es gilt analog zur DSGVO, die extraterritoriale Wirkung, weshalb somit auch Schweizer Online-Vermittlungsdienste, die ihre Dienstleistungen in Europa anbieten, grundsätzlich ab Inkrafttreten der Verordnung unter den DSA fallen. Nachfolgend wird zwischen vier Kategorien von Online-Intermediären unterschieden, wobei gilt, je höher die Kategorie, desto umfassender die Pflichten gemäss DSA.</p>
<p><u>Kategorie 1: Alle Vermittlungsdienste / Online-Intermediäre</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Pflicht, gegen illegale Inhalte vorzugehen und/oder Pflicht zur Herausgabe von Informationen, falls verfügt (keine Überwachungspflicht der Vermittlungsdienste / Online-Intermediäre);</li>
<li>Einrichtung einer zentralen Kontaktstelle (single–point-of–contact) in der EU;</li>
<li>Ernennung eines Rechtsvertreters, falls keine Niederlassung in der EU;</li>
<li>Transparenzpflichten in den allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen;</li>
<li>Mindestens jährliche Berichterstattung an den Koordinator für digitale Dienste des EU-Mitgliedstaates über Moderation von Inhalten.</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Kategorie 2: Nur Hosting-Provider (inkl. Online-Plattformen)</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Alle Pflichten aus Kategorie 1 und zusätzlich:</li>
<li>Pflichten zu Melde- und Abhilfeverfahren;</li>
<li>Mitteilung der Gründe für Entfernung von Inhalten oder Zugangssperren;</li>
<li>Veröffentlichung von anonymisierten Entscheiden.</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Kategorie 3: Nur Online-Plattformen</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Alle Pflichten aus Kategorie 1 + 2 und zusätzlich:</li>
<li>Beschwerde- und Rechtsbehelfsmechanismus sowie aussergerichtliche Streitbeilegung;</li>
<li>Priorisierung von Meldungen von sog. „vertrauenswürdigen Hinweisgebern“;</li>
<li>Massnahmen gegen missbräuchliche Meldungen sowie Gegendarstellungen;</li>
<li>Sicherheitsüberprüfung von Drittanbietern;</li>
<li>Transparenz von Online-Werbung gegenüber Nutzerinnen;</li>
<li>Meldung von Straftaten.</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Kategorie 4: Nur sehr grosse Online-Plattformen (mehr als 45 Mio. User/Monat)</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Alle Pflichten aus Kategorie 1, 2 + 3 und zusätzlich:</li>
<li>Risikomanagement-Pflichten und Ernennung eines Compliance-Beauftragten;</li>
<li>Jährliche externe Risikoprüfungen und öffentliche Rechenschaftspflicht;</li>
<li>Transparenz der Empfehlungssysteme und Wahlmöglichkeiten für Nutzerinnen beim Zugriff auf Information;</li>
<li>Datenaustausch mit Behörden aus der Forschung.</li>
</ul>
<p>Bei Verletzungen drohen den Unternehmen empfindliche Geldbussen von bis zu 6% der Jahreseinnahmen oder des Jahresumsatzes. Zudem können Geldstrafen für fortgesetzte Verstösse in Höhe von bis zu 5% des durchschnittlichen Tagesumsatzes verhängt werden.</p>
<p>Besteht nun Handlungsbedarf für Ihr Unternehmen?</p>
<p>Zwar wird die Verordnung voraussichtlich erst 2023 in Kraft treten, wir empfehlen Ihnen jedoch, frühzeitig die kommenden Entwicklungen zum DSA zu verfolgen und insbesondere schon vorab abzuklären, ob Ihr Unternehmen unter den DSA fallen wird.</p>
<p>Haben Sie weitere Fragen? Das HütteLAW-Team berät Sie gerne.</p>
<p><strong>Author: </strong>Stephanie Kaiser</p>
<p><em>This content appears as a courtesy of </em><a href="http://www.huettelaw.ch/en/home"><strong><em>HütteLAW</em></strong></a><em>, a proud member of the</em><a href="https://theccgway.com/"> <strong><em>China Collaborative Group (CCG Association)</em></strong></a><em>. It is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship between you and its author, publisher or any member of CCG. For more information, please visit </em><strong><a href="http://www.huettelaw.ch/"><em>www.huettelaw.ch</em></a><em>.</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Swiss Sanctions: Measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine</title>
		<link>https://www.theccgway.com/2022/07/07/swiss-sanctions-measures-in-connection-with-the-situation-in-ukraine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On February 28, 2022, the Federal Council of Switzerland ( “Federal Council”) decided to adopt the European Union&#8217;s (EU) sanctions against Russia. Therefore, the existing regulation was subject to a...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On February 28, 2022, the Federal Council of Switzerland ( “Federal Council”) decided to adopt the European Union&#8217;s (EU) sanctions against Russia. Therefore, the existing regulation was subject to a total revision on March 4, 2022 (Verordnung vom 4. März 2022 über Massnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Situation in der Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72)). The Federal Council enacted further sanctions against Russia and Belarus on April 27, 2022. This implements the Federal Council&#8217;s decision of April 13, 2022 to largely adopt the EU&#8217;s latest sanctions package.</p>
<p>The Swiss sanctions can be divided into trade restriction measures and financial restriction measures.</p>
<p>The Swiss Sanctions impose various prohibitions in connection with the import and/or export of specific goods (e.g. military and dual use goods, goods for aerospace and maritime use, fuels and energy, goods of industrial importance) and/or to or from designated areas (in particular: Crimea, Sevastopol as well as areas of the Ukrainian oblast of Donetsk and the Ukrainian oblast of Luhansk not controlled by the Ukrainian government).</p>
<p>The financial restrictions primarily focus on the blocking of funds and economic resources owned or controlled by sanctioned natural persons, enterprises and entities as well as the prohibition of transactions with specified state-owned enterprises. Furthermore, the Swiss sanctions prohibit the registration of trusts for Russian nationals or natural or legal persons resident in Russia as well as the provision of various services for such trusts.</p>
<p>Currently, it can be difficult to get an overview of the numerous sanctions provisions and to clarify which transactions are covered by the sanctions provisions and which business opportunities can continue to be pursued. In addition, the EU Sanctions (EU Regulation (EU) 833/2014) extend its applicability extraterritorially, in particular in relation to nationals of Member States of the EU. Therefore, we highly recommend to clarify whether and to what extent the EU sanctions affect the specific case.</p>
<p>Do you have further questions? The HütteLAW team will be happy to advise you.</p>
<p>Author: Gregor Jeker</p>
<p><em>This content appears as a courtesy of </em><a href="http://www.huettelaw.ch/en/home"><strong><em>HütteLAW</em></strong></a><em>, a proud member of the</em><a href="https://theccgway.com/"> <strong><em>China Collaborative Group (CCG Association)</em></strong></a><em>. It is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship between you and its author, publisher or any member of CCG. For more information, please visit </em><strong><a href="http://www.huettelaw.ch/"><em>www.huettelaw.ch</em></a><em>.</em></strong></p>
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