SLAPPs Directive Published in the Official Journal

On 16 April 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/1069 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings (‘Strategic lawsuits against public participation’) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Pursuant to Article 21, it will enter into force on 6 May 2024.

Member States have until 7 May 2026 to adopt such laws, regulations and administrative provisions as are necessary to comply with the Directive.