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.
89 events advancing 80 policy or regulatory changes:
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Omnibus on Taxation
European Commission opened consultation on Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment on Omnibus on taxation
On 16 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation as part of the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the Omnibus on taxation until 16 March 2026. The initiative aims to simplify the EU direct taxation framework in order to…
ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox
NIS2 Cooperation Group adopted ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox
On 13 February 2026, the NIS2 Cooperation Group, comprising European Union Member States, the European Commission, and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), published the ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox to provide a common framework…
Fighting online fraud action plan
European Commission closes consultation on development of an action plan addressing online fraud
On 13 February 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the development of an action plan on fighting online fraud. The initiative aims to address the growing prevalence of online fraud across the EU, following the increased use of b…
European Union-China dispute over worldwide licensing terms for standard essential patents (DS632)
European Commission requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization panel in European Union–China dispute over worldwide licensing terms for standard essential patents (DS632)
On 12 February 2026, the European Commission stated that the European Union (EU) is requesting the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel in dispute DS632 concerning Chinese measures that empower Chinese courts to set worldwide lice…
Lawsuit addressing definition of operator under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Advocate General issued opinion that term “operator” under Regulation 833/2014 should be interpreted broadly to include any person managing or controlling communication services regardless of profit motive
On 12 February 2026, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary opinion clarifying the interpretation of the concept of operator under Article 2f(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concernin…
Recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
European Data Protection Board closes consultation on recommendations on legal basis for requiring accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025)
On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation on the recommendations concerning the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites (2/2025). The recommendations address the com…
In-building infrastructure requirements in Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
Gigabit Infrastructure Act including obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring enters into force
On 12 February 2026, obligations regarding in-building physical infrastructure and fibre wiring set out in the Regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying electronic communications networks begin to apply. All newly constructed buildings …
European Commission Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security
European Commission adopted action plan on drone and counter drone security
On 11 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to establish a coordinated approach to drone threats across the European Union. The plan covers five areas. It includes public procurement measu…
European Commission investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Wiz
European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz under the EU Merger Regulation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Google provides cloud infrastructure through Google Cloud Platform and o…
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission opened consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) until 1 May 2026. The initiative evaluates whether the AVMSD, last revised in 2018, remains fit for purpose in a sig…