European cities will have to collect and send to the European Commission data on how their citizens move, including aspects of sustainability, road safety and accessibility.
Technical errors in the European decision updating the restrictive measures (sanctions) in force against Russia are corrected. The substance of the sanctions does not change, only formal errors are remedied.
The EU modifies technical banking standards to update references and harmonize terminology following changes in capital requirements regulation. It mainly affects financial entities.
The European Commission approves the use of fungal mycelium as a novel food in the EU. The official list of authorized novel foods is updated.
The European Commission approves Japan's access to the Ukraine Facility on reciprocal terms, enabling its participation in EU-funded reconstruction projects.
The European Commission refuses to approve a silicon and ammonium compound as an active substance in biocides for disinfection, material preservation and pest control.
The EU repeals two 2007 regulations on leak inspections in fluorinated gas appliances. These rules become obsolete due to the new applicable fluorinated gas regulations.
The European Commission designates an official testing facility for textile products in the EU. This laboratory will support market surveillance and textile safety.
The European Commission approves Canada's access to the Ukraine Facility under reciprocity conditions, enabling it to contribute to the country's reconstruction alongside the EU.
The EU Council approves the opening of negotiations with India for participation in European programs and association with the Horizon Europa research program (2021-2027).