AI Policy Pulse — Global AI Regulation Monitoring
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.
The site is updated daily and structured for regulatory monitoring rather than opinion commentary.
Savings and investments union: Council and Parliament strike deal to revitalise the EU’s securitisation market The Council and the Parliament agreed new rules to revitalise the EU’s securitisation market - an integral part of the savings and investments union (SIU) and the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap to b…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
Libya/Türkiye: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to cut red tape for small packaging producers Council agrees negotiating position on proposal for a regulation suspending extended producer responsibility.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
Digital rulebook: Council agrees position to simplify data protection, privacy and cyber reporting rules Simplification: Council agrees position to streamline EU’s data, privacy and cyber reporting rules.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
ETS market stability reserve: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on targeted amendment The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on amending the rules on the invalidation of allowances in the market stability reserve, in order to increase long-term market l…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
Rapport du président António Costa au Parlement européen réuni en séance plénière António Costa, président du Conseil européen, a présenté à la plénière du Parlement européen, à Strasbourg, un compte rendu des discussions qui ont eu lieu lors de la réunion du Conseil européen des 1…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-21
Commission to investigate how Booking.com combats scams and fraud under the Digital Services Act European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by n…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-10-21
Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-20
Council and Parliament strike deal on updated measures to support organic farming in the EU The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on simpler and clearer rules on the production, labelling, certification and trade of organic products.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-20
One-year badge 2026 - accreditation is open Information about accreditation requirements for the one-year badge (2026)
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure to support defence capacities of Nigeria The Council has adopted the first bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, worth €20 million, to support the Nigerian armed forces.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as EU Special Representative for Human Rights, from 19 October 2026 to 29 February 2028.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
A place to call home: Council adopts recommendation on addressing housing exclusion and homelessness The Council has adopted a recommendation setting out a person-centred, housing-led approach to preventing housing exclusion, including homelessness, in the EU.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees position on the common market organisation for agricultural products Council reaches partial negotiating position on an updated set of rules governing the common market organisation for agricultural products in the framework of the negotiations on the post-2027 MFF.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
Council calls for greater equality to boost EU competitiveness The Council has approved conclusions calling for greater efforts to boost equality as a means of strengthening economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
Council greenlights measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-19
Securing Elections From AI Deception Act The "Securing Elections From AI Deception Act" aims to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence in electoral processes. It seeks to establish regulations that prevent the use of AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes that could influence voter behavior or undermine public trust in elections. The legislation emphasizes the need for transparency in AI technologies used in political campaigns and mandates accountability for the dissemination of deceptive content.
Congress.gov · US Congress 2026-10-19
Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026 During the press conference held after at the end of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions on competitiveness and en…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-16
European Council conclusions, 15 and 16 October 2026 On 15 and 16 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, the next multiannual financial framework, the Middle East, European defence and sec…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-16
Norwegian DPA fines Xandr EUR 8 600 000 for unlawful processing of personal data Background information Date of final decision: 2 October 2026 National case Controller: Xandr Inc. Legal References: Article 6 (Lawfulness of processing), Article 9 (Processing of special catego…
EDPB AI & Data Protection · EU 2026-10-16
Statement by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu ahead of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty European Commission Statement Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 Poverty must not define anyone's future. Too many people across Europe are still unable to afford a home, heating, food, healthcare or education. Cu…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-10-16
Commission awards 2026 New European Bauhaus prizes for sustainable, inclusive and beautiful projects European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 The European Commission has awarded the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2026 to 13 laureates from several EU countries, Ukraine and North Mace…
European Commission - Press Corner · EU 2026-10-16
European Council conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms On 15 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-16
Closing loopholes: Council lists individuals and entities for circumventing EU sanctions The Council has adopted restrictive measures against three individuals and nine entities involved in the import of sanctioned goods to Russia, and in the circumvention of sanctions related to oil and …
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-15
Steady progress on the 'One Europe, One Market' Roadmap In their second review of the joint declaration and roadmap, designed to boost economic growth, the EU institutions reaffirmed their commitment to timely delivery.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-15
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes. A proposed amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 seeks to enhance transparency in political advertising by mandating that any advertisement utilizing generative AI for images or video must explicitly disclose this use. The requirement aims to hold political entities accountable for the content they produce and ensure that voters are aware of the technology behind the advertisements. This initiative reflects growing concerns over the influence of AI-generated content in the political landscape.
Congress.gov · US Congress 2026-10-15
Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit of 14 October 2026 EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partn…
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-14
Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Tripartite Social Summit Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Tripartite Social Summit on 14 October 2026.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-14
Palestine*: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the postponement of elections The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the postponement of elections in Palestine.
Council of the EU — Press releases · EU 2026-10-14