The European Union is preparing several significant regulations for 2025-2026 that will greatly impact businesses across various sectors. Here is a detailed overview of the most important changes:

1.  Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

EUDR aims to reduce global deforestation caused by EU consumption. The regulation applies to commodities such as beef, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, and wood, including products containing these raw materials. Companies will need to prove that their products do not come from deforested areas after December 31, 2020. This regulation will significantly affect supply chains and requires careful monitoring of raw material origins.

2.  Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)

The AI Act is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. It categorizes AI systems based on risk levels and sets corresponding requirements. High-risk AI systems will be subject to strict controls before being marketed. The regulation also bans certain AI practices, such as social scoring. Companies developing or using AI will need to ensure compliance with these new rules.

3.  General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
 

 

GPSR replaces the existing General Product Safety Directive and expands its scope. It introduces new obligations for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, including enhanced product traceability. Online marketplaces will need to take measures to ensure the safety of products sold on their platforms.

4.  Digital Operational Resilience Regulation (DORA)
 

DORA sets uniform requirements for managing information and communication technology (ICT) risks for financial institutions in the EU. It introduces mandatory cyber resilience testing, incident reporting, and oversight of critical ICT service providers.

5. Data Act
 

The Data Act aims to facilitate access to data generated by connected devices and industrial machines. It sets rules for sharing this data between businesses and governments, supports the development of new data services, and ensures a fairer distribution of the value created by data.

These regulations represent significant changes in the European legal environment and can have a substantial impact on business operations. It is important to prepare for them in advance.

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