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Summer’s here, and while we’re all dreaming of (or already on) vacation, this article reminds us that paid leave is a legal right AND essential for our sanity.

North Macedonia’s new Law on Labour Engagement of Persons, effective January 1, 2026, establishes a formal regulatory framework for temporary and seasonal labour engagement, specifically targeting the agriculture, hospitality, and domestic services sectors to reduce informality.

The Serbian National Assembly has adopted two key laws strengthening financial sector regulation: the amended Law on Banks (effective October 1, 2025) and the new Protection of Financial Services Users Law (effective July 1, 2025).

The Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on Games of Chance (hereinafter referred to as the Law), adopted by the end of 2024 and applied as from 6 January 2025, has brought several important changes and new legal solutions that have arisen from the needs of practice and market development.

The Ministry of Economic Development has conducted a public consultation on the draft Law on Class Actions.

The DPO plays a vital role in establishing data protection standards, ensuring compliance, and building trust in handling personal data.

On May 21, 2025, the new Energy Law was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of North Macedonia, adopted by the North Macedonia Assembly on May 14.

As the use of artificial intelligence grows, organizations must adopt robust frameworks to ensure AIS are trustworthy, effective, and aligned with human values.