Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
268 events advancing 221 policy or regulatory changes:
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Regulation establishing transitional measures pending customs duty threshold elimination on small parcels
Council of the European Union adopted temporary measure pending regulation establishing customs duty threshold elimination on small parcels
On 12 December 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the adoption of a temporary measure pending regulation establishing the elimination of the EUR 150 customs duty threshold on small parcels. The temporary measure adopted by the Council…
G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration
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…
Implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board
On 9 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on a draft implementing regulation for the establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board (EHDS Board) until 6 January 2026. The draft regulation outlines the nec…
European Commission investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in its use of online content for AI purposes (Case AT.40983)
European Commission opened investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in its use of online content for AI purposes
On 8 December 2025, the European Commission initiated a formal investigation into Google to assess whether the company has breached European Union competition rules by using content from web publishers and YouTube for artificial intelligence (AI) pu…
Council Regulation amending Regulation 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Council adopted position on proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI
On 9 December 2025, the Council adopted a position on the proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI. The amendment sets the framework fo…
European Union-Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence
European Union and Canada signed memorandum of understanding on AI
On 8 December 2025, the European Union and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance cooperation on trustworthy AI that supports fundamental rights, innovation, and economic growth. The parties will work …
European Union-Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Digital Credentials and Trust Services
European Union and Canada signed memorandum of understanding on digital credentials and trust services
On 8 December 2025, the European Union and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on digital credentials and trust services. The memorandum focuses on strengthening cooperation on technical interoperability and solutions based on digital identi…
European Commission investigation into Meta's "pay or consent model" compliance with Digital Markets Act
European Commission announced Meta’s commitments to give EU users a choice on personalised ads under Digital Markets Act
On 8 December 2025, the European Commission announced that Meta committed to giving EU users a choice on personalised advertising to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The commitment includes offering an option on Facebook and Instagram that…
Expansion of Federal Office for Information Security's powers in NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act
NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act including provisions expanding Federal Office for Information Security powers entered into force
On 6 December 2025, the NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act including provisions expanding Federal Office for Information Security powers entered into force one day after its official publication. The Act introduces expansions t…
Security requirements in NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act
NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act entered into force
On 6 December 2025, the NIS 2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act, including security requirements, entered into one day after its official publication. It introduces a minimum set of risk measures, including incident-handling procedu…