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.
31 events advancing 29 policy or regulatory changes:
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Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation
European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
European Commission guidelines on transparency requirements for certain AI systems under Article 50 AI Act
European Commission opened consultation on draft guidelines on the implementation of the transparency obligations for certain AI systems under Article 50 of AI Act
On 8 May 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft guidelines on the implementation of the transparency obligations for certain AI systems under Article 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the AI Act) until 3 June 2026. The draft…
Implementing regulation establishing UAS-specific safety occurrences that must be reported
European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation establishing UAS-specific safety occurrences that must be reported
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the draft implementing regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018, expanding mandatory aviation occurrence reporting to address emerging technologies and operational ris…
European Commission amended merger guidelines
European Commission opened consultation on draft EU merger guidelines
On 30 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on draft EU merger guidelines, open until 26 June 2026, intended to replace the existing Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. The draft establishes a unified framework for m…
Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes (No. 1/2026)
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes
On 15 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on the guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes, until 25 June 2026. The guidelines apply to all controllers and processors engaged i…
Template for data protection impact assessments
European Data Protection Board opened consultation on template for data protection impact assessments
On 14 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board opened a consultation on a template for data protection impact assessments under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), until 9 June 2026. The template applies to controllers undertaking h…
Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief (Regulation (EU) 2026/382)
Regulation (EU) 2026/382 eliminating threshold-based customs duty relief under Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 enters into force with grace period
On 10 March 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/382 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief enters into force with grace period. The Regulation removes customs duty relief for consignments …
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…
European Commission EU Delivery Act
European Commission opened consultation on EU Delivery Act
On 6 October 2025, the European Commission (EC) opened a consultation on the EU Delivery Act until 29 December 2026. The consultation, prepared by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), aims to mo…
European Commission evaluation of Geo-Blocking Regulation
European Commission opened consultation as part of evaluation of Geo-Blocking Regulation
On 6 October 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation as part of the evaluation of the Geo-blocking Regulation, open until 29 December 2026. The consultation aims to gather information on the regulation’s functioning, implementation, appl…