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The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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54 events advancing 38 policy or regulatory changes:
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G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration

Latest event Date: 2025-12-09 declaration adoption

G7 Industry, Digital, and Technology Ministers issued a declaration addressing secure and responsible AI development, quantum technologies and supply chain security

On 9 December 2025, the G7 Industry, Digital, and Technology Ministers issued a Ministerial Declaration outlining their intention to support economic competitiveness and prosperity by advancing initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI), qu…

Implementer
G7
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development, technological consumer goods, semiconductors
under deliberation

Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act of 2025/SB 3374)

Latest event Date: 2025-12-04 law introduction

Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act/SB 3374) was introduced to Senate

On 4 December 2025, the Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act/SB 3374) was introduced to the Senate. The Bill would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by inserting a new section 1758A requiring the Secretary to impose a l…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Export ban
Economic activity semiconductors
processing consultation

Ministry of Commerce's anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States

Latest event Date: 2025-11-28 investigation consultation closed

Ministry of Commerce closes consultation on anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States

On 28 November 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce closes a consultation as part of its anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain analogue integrated circuit (IC) chips from the United States. Exporters, importers, and producers were request…

Implementer
China
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Import tariff
Economic activity semiconductors
processing consultation

Quantum Act

Latest event Date: 2025-11-26 law consultation closed

European Commission closes consultation on Quantum Act

On 26 November 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the Quantum Act. The initiative focuses on addressing fragmented research and innovation, limited industrial capacity, and vulnerabilities in quantum supply chains. Policy optio…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity semiconductors
concluded

Federal Cartel Office investigation into Qualcomm-Alphawave proposed merger

Latest event Date: 2025-11-24 investigation closure

Federal Cartel Office approved Qualcomm-Alphawave merger

On 24 November 2025, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) approved the Qualcomm-Alphawave merger. Qualcomm (US) develops semiconductors, primarily for use in vehicles, internet of things applications, and mobile devices. Alphawave (UK) develops high-spee…

Implementer
Germany
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, semiconductors
adopted

United States-Saudi Arabia strategic Artificial Intelligence partnership

Latest event Date: 2025-11-19 declaration adoption

United States and Saudi Arabia announced strategic Artificial Intelligence partnership

On 19 November 2025, the United States Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnership. The partnership is a government-to-government framework to s…

Implementer
Saudi ArabiaUnited States of America
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development, semiconductors
processing consultation

Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (2025 Edition)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-18 order consultation closed

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (Draft for Comment)

On 18 November 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (Draft for Comment). Aimed at Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) businesses, the draft sets out requirem…

Implementer
China
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Organisational requirement
Economic activity semiconductors
processing consultation

Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (2025 Edition)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-18 order consultation closed

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment)

On 18 November 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes a consultation on the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment). The draft sets administrative procedures for applying…

Implementer
China
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Organisational requirement
Economic activity semiconductors
adopted

Order on export exemptions for goods produced by Nexperia

Latest event Date: 2025-11-04 order adoption

Ministry of Commerce announced export exemptions for goods produced by Nexperia

On 4 November 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced export exemptions for Nexperia to support stability in the semiconductor supply chain. The exemptions applied to manufacturers affected by the suspension of wafer supplies and ongoing equity-rel…

Implementer
China
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Export licensing requirement
Economic activity semiconductors
under deliberation

Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885)

Latest event Date: 2025-10-31 law introduction

Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885) was introduced to House of Representatives

On 31 October 2025, the Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885) was introduced to the United States House of Representatives. The Act proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 b…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Export licensing requirement
Economic activity semiconductors
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