Channel Islands Brussels Office (CIBO)

On 13 April the Data Protection Commissioner for Guernsey and Jersey, Emma Martins, commented on proposals published in January by the European Commission for updating EU data protection standards. Guernsey and Jersey are two of a small group of third country jurisdictions that have been formally assessed by the European Commission …

Air links are vital for island economies. Since the air links from the Channel islands are to airports that are within the EU (mainly, but not only, in the UK) many aspects of EU legislation are applicable (eg on airport security, passenger rights, and landing slots at EU airports). Airspace …

Linda Lowseck, States Veterinary Officer in Jersey, attended an important scientific conference organised by the European Commission on 2 April on the management of the Schmallenberg virus. This  virus affects sheep  cattle and  goats. It emerged in Germany and the Netherlands in late 2011 and has now been confirmed in 8 Member States …