AI Policy Pulse — Global AI Regulation Monitoring

Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded, by quarter.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/383 of 17 February 2026 amending Decision 2011/101/CF…

At Mobile World Congress 2026, the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT) launched security and resilience principles for 6G.

Security and Resilience Principles for 6G from the governments of the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT).

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability

A pre-release of the next version of the UK digital verification services trust framework.

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to rent checks

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 44, will help you choose an authenticator that will give you the level of protection that’s most suitable for users accessing your service.

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested i…

Guidance on creating, storing and checking evidence of someone’s identity that relies on a ‘vouch’, a formal declaration from a third-party that knows them and is willing to confirm their identity.

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45, helps you decide how to check, or ask others to check, the identity of those you interact with.

AI agents and agentic AI based on large language models are becoming more autonomous and capable of interacting with both physical and virtual environments. As the capabilities of these AI systems gro…

European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Mar 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to suppo…

The EU issued a statement on developments in Iran and the Middle East.

President Costa and President von der Leyen issued a joint statement on developments in Iran.

The EU issued a statement on the escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Council reaches agreement on the research fund for coal and steel.

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.

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 approves conclusions on the 2030 Consumer agenda.

Council gives its final approval to the amended measuring instruments directive.

Ministers responsible for cohesion policies approved Council conclusions on the EU agenda for cities.

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.

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…