“Thanks @netflixes” is not necessarily influencer marketing, says Spanish regulator In a recent decision involving Netflix, the Spanish advertising regulatory body (AUTOCONTROL) had to carefully assess whether a seemingly simple Instagram post should be classified as hidden advertising or merely a recount of an influencer’s personal experience. Montenegro further harmonizes its VAT regime with EU VAT Directive On 2 February 2026, the National Assembly of Montenegro adopted the amendments to the Value Added Tax Act with a view to the closing of Chapter 16 (Taxation) in the EU integration process. AML Rulebook in Bosnia and Herzegovina sets 90-day implementation deadline (12 May 2026) Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has enacted the Implementing Rulebook under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of Bosnia and Herzegovina which applies as of 11 February 2026. The Rulebook sets a 90-day implementation window for entities subject to AML Act, which expires on 12 May 2026. The Constitutional Court of Montenegro intervenes in a dispute over arbitrability of a claim under an agreement for lease of immovable located in Montenegro Regulatory developments in Serbia’s retail sector: Draft Trade Practices Act and Amendment to the Price Margin Decree The Draft Trade Practices Act has been published and is expected to be adopted during the upcoming spring session of the Serbian Parliament. In addition, although less than a month remains before it ceases to apply, the Price Margin Decree has been amended once again. In the latest article, we provide our insights into these regulatory developments.

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