New CRA reporting obligations for digital products
From 11 September 2026 manufacturers must use the CRA Single Reporting Platform to notify actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe security incidents in products with digital elements.
European Commission
The Commission proposes the laws, enforces the rules and signs the cheques. We cover what it announces — directives entering into force, sanctions packages, funding decisions — and what each one actually changes, with a direct link to the original release. See also European Parliament.
Affordable housing act protects local housing affordability
The European Commission's affordable housing act offers legal clarity for authorities to protect housing affordability by targeting short‑term rentals, second homes and long vacancies.
Boosting development in the EU outermost regions
The Commission's strategy aims to boost development in the EU outermost regions through targeted legal adaptations, resilience measures and social support to retain residents.
European Innovation Act to boost innovation in Europe
The European Innovation Act aims to boost innovation in Europe by improving access to finance, standardising IP valuation and enabling joint R&D procurement across EU public buyers.
EU and NATO leaders respond to Leipzig sabotage attempt
EU and NATO leaders issued a joint statement on a Leipzig sabotage attempt linked to Russia, highlighting coordinated political responses and shared security concerns across institutions.
EU and Greenland €200 million investment commitment
The European Commission announced a €200 million investment commitment for 2026–2027 and a tripartite Joint Declaration with Greenland and Denmark to deepen cooperation and exchanges.
EU unfurls Ukrainian flag and cites €220.2 billion support on 24
On 24 August the European Commission unfurled the Ukrainian flag in Brussels and highlighted €220.2 billion in humanitarian, financial and military support provided to Ukraine since the invasion.
EU allocates almost €2 billion for humanitarian aid in 2026
On World Humanitarian Day the European Commission said the EU allocated almost €2 billion in 2026 and is adapting how humanitarian aid is delivered amid record global needs.
new EU packaging rules enter into force on 12 August 2026
New EU packaging rules entered into force on 12 August 2026, mandating recyclability by 2030, recycled-content targets, bans on certain single-use items and clearer labelling.
More than half of EU residents hold a European Health Insurance Card
The European Commission reminded citizens that the European Health Insurance Card, held by over half of EU residents, grants access to necessary and urgent public healthcare while travelling.
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