The EU Council has formally adopted a directive updating the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS.
The EU Commission has activated a customs surveillance system to monitor the import and export of metal waste and scrap into and out of the EU, covering ferrous waste and scrap (including steel), aluminium and copper.
The European Commission has launched the process to adopt new adequacy decisions to allow the free flow of personal data between the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a call for evidence to support the development of the EU Action Plan against cyberbullying, expected for early 2026.
The EU Council has adopted an 18th package of economic and individual restrictive measures hitting hard on Russia’s energy, banking and military sectors, as well as trade with the EU.
The European Commission has published guidelines intended to assist providers of general-purpose AI models in meeting obligations of the EU’s AI Act which kick in on 2 August 2025.
The EU Commission has proposed strengthened protection for workers against hazardous chemicals with a view to improving the quality of life for workers and their families, as well as saving up to €1.16 billion in healthcare costs.
