AI Policy Pulse
AI Policy Pulse is an independent media project tracking global artificial intelligence regulation and governance developments across major jurisdictions including the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and OECD member states.
The site focuses on primary regulatory sources, institutional publications, and official government releases, providing structured summaries of AI policy, compliance frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, and international coordination efforts.
Coverage includes legislative developments, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, risk-based governance models, and emerging policy trends in AI systems.
EU sanctions against terrorism: Council strengthens the scope of the EU Terrorist List and maintains all existing listings The Council expanded the scope of the EU Terrorist List to better address the continued threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism. The Council also reviewed and maintained all existing listings.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-26
Joint communiqué European Union - Angola joint way forward The EU and Angola issued a joint communiqué following the 7th EU-Angola ‘Joint way forward’ ministerial meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 in Brussels.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-26
Consumer protection: Council calls for stronger safeguards, sustainable consumption, enhanced enforcement and simplification Council approves conclusions on the 2030 Consumer agenda.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-26
Technical harmonisation: Council approves new requirements for car chargers and other measuring instruments Council gives its final approval to the amended measuring instruments directive.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-26
Council approves conclusions on the EU agenda for cities highlighting their key role for economic, social and territorial cohesion Ministers responsible for cohesion policies approved Council conclusions on the EU agenda for cities.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-26
Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build long-term resilience across public services.
Office for Artificial Intelligence · UK 2026-02-26
Commission welcomes the political agreement for a broader European Globalisation Adjustment Fund supporting workers European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Feb 2026 The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and EU Member States on its proposal to strengthen the Europe…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-02-26
EGF: Council and Parliament agree to support workers at imminent risk of job loss The Council and the Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imm…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-25
EU Customs Authority: Council and Parliament agree procedure to select a host city The Council and the Parliament have agreed on the procedure to select a host city for the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA). The authority will coordinate customs action and support the activities of na…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-25
‘Roam Like at Home': Commission proposes to open negotiations to extend EU Roaming to the Western Balkans European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 Feb 2026 The European Commission has proposed to open negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia t…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-02-25
Statutory guidance: The Electronic Commerce (Amendment and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026 This instrument repeals the remaining Country of Origin Principle provisions in DSIT eCommerce regulations using the Retained EU Law Act 2023 (REUL Act).
Office for Artificial Intelligence · UK 2026-02-25
To establish an international strategy for AI research and development to improve outdated electrical grids, and for other purposes. Congress.gov · US Congress 2026-02-25
To establish a grant program to provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of higher education to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks, and for other purposes. Congress.gov · US Congress 2026-02-25
Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Council, António Costa, addressed the press following the meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Ley…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-24
G7 Leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine G7 Leaders' statement on the war in Ukraine, 24 February 2026.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-24
Policy paper: Software Security Ambassadors Scheme A scheme to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem.
Office for Artificial Intelligence · UK 2026-02-24
Council greenlights signing of package of agreements with Switzerland Council greenlights signature of package of agreements with Switzerland
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-24
Council signs off simplification of sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness Council signs off simplification of sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-24
Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukrain…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-24
The new European Centre for Democratic Resilience starts its work European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Feb 2026 At today's meeting of the General Affairs Council, EU Ministers were invited by the Commission and the Council Presidency to mark the start of t…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-02-24
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act Congress.gov · US Congress 2026-02-24
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/265 of 29 January implementing Deci…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/263 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) …
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23
Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists additional eight individuals The Council imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic opp…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23
AI-generated imagery and protection of privacy: EDPB supports joint Global Privacy Assembly’s statement Brussels, 23 February - EDPB Chair Anu Talus has signed a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy on behalf of the EDPB . The statement, coordinated by the Global Privacy…
EDPB AI & Data Protection · EU 2026-02-23
Road transport: Council allows Austria to amend agreement with Switzerland on cabotage by buses and coaches in border regions The Council adopted its position enabling Austria to amend its road transport agreement with Switzerland on border cabotage by bus and coach passenger services.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23
Transparency data: DSIT: workforce management information, January 2026 Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
Office for Artificial Intelligence · UK 2026-02-23
Red Sea: Council extends the mandate of Operation ASPIDES to safeguard freedom of navigation The Council extended EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until February 2027 to protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in response to the Red Sea crisis.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23
Research: International use of digital identities and credentials: stakeholder survey responses Results of an online survey inviting views on cross-border use of digital identities and credentials, and the government’s role in realising opportunities or removing barriers.
Office for Artificial Intelligence · UK 2026-02-23
Council gives final greenlight to measures to make the EU’s asylum system more efficient and robust The EU list of safe countries of origin will speed up asylum processes; the safe third country concept tightens admissibility rules.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-02-23