AI & DIGITAL REGULATION
⚠ DEADLINE ALERT: 66 days — Article 113(1), Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

EU AI Act — Art. 6-51: High-risk AI systems fully applicable
reg_score: 47.9/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 1 + deadline: 66 days)
[source_id] eu_ai_office | [institution] EU AI Office — Shaping Europe's Digital Future | [url] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj#highrisk
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2024/1689"]
The full set of obligations for high-risk AI systems under Articles 6 to 51 of the EU AI Act will become applicable on August 2, 2026.

Draft Act for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
reg_score: 40.1/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 6)
[source_id] brat_drs | [institution] Bundesrat Drucksachen | [url] https://www.bundesrat.de/SharedDocs/drucksachen/2026/0001-0100/97-1-26.html
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2016/797", "(EU) 2018/1139", "(EU) 2018/858", "(EU) 2019/2144", "(EU) 2020/1828", "(EU) 2024/1689"]
The German Bundesrat has received a draft law for the national implementation of the EU AI Act.

Notification on the Draft Act for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
reg_score: 40.1/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 6)
[source_id] bt_drs | [institution] Bundestag Drucksachen | [url] https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/051/2105143.pdf
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2016/797", "(EU) 2018/1139", "(EU) 2018/858", "(EU) 2019/2144", "(EU) 2020/1828", "(EU) 2024/1689"]
The German Bundestag has been informed of the Bundesrat's opinion and the Federal Government's counter-statement regarding the draft law implementing the EU AI Act.

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FINANCIAL REGULATION
🔴 CRITICAL DEADLINE ALERT: 20 days — Consultation, EBA

The EBA consults on amendments to the RTS on the assignment of risk weights to specialised lending exposures
reg_score: 46.4/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 1 + deadline: 71 days)
[source_id] eba | [institution] EBA News | [url] https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/eba-consults-amendments-rts-assignment-risk-weights-specialised-lending-exposures-under-supervisory
legal_basis: ["CRR 3"]
The European Banking Authority has launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) amending the assignment of risk weights to specialised lending exposures.

The EBA consults on revised Guidelines on limits on exposures to shadow banking entities
reg_score: 45.1/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + deadline: 20 days)
[source_id] eba | [institution] EBA News | [url] https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/eba-consults-revised-guidelines-limits-exposures-shadow-banking-entities-under-capital-requirements
legal_basis: []
The EBA is consulting on revised Guidelines concerning exposure limits to shadow banking entities under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).

ESMA launches a call for evidence on restricted subscription and private credit ratings
reg_score: 43.5/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + deadline: 3 days)
[source_id] esma | [institution] ESMA News | [url] https://www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/esma-news/esma-launches-call-evidence-restricted-subscription-and-private-credit-ratings
legal_basis: []
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking evidence on the use of restricted subscription and private credit ratings in the EU.

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DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
Action by the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection on access to BND orders inadmissible
reg_score: 45.0/100 — (doc_type: URTEIL 1.8x)
[source_id] crawl_bverwg | [institution] BVerwG Pressemitteilungen | [url] https://www.bverwg.de/de/pm/2026/15
legal_basis: []
The German Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the lawsuit filed by the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) for access to orders issued by the President of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) is inadmissible.

EDPB annual report 2025: supporting stakeholders through guidance and dialogue
reg_score: 38.9/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 5)
[source_id] edpb | [institution] EDPB News | [url] https://www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2026/edpb-annual-report-2025-supporting-stakeholders-through-guidance-and-dialogue_en
legal_basis: ["AI act", "Art. 60 GDPR", "Art. 64(1) GDPR", "GDPR", "gdpr"]
The European Data Protection Board has published its 2025 annual report, detailing its activities in providing guidance on data protection regulations, including the GDPR and the AI Act.

Commission sets out a common approach for EU-wide Age Verification technologies
reg_score: 38.5/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + deadline: 216 days)
[source_id] eu_ai_office | [institution] EU AI Office — Shaping Europe's Digital Future | [url] https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-sets-out-common-approach-eu-wide-age-verification-technologies
legal_basis: []
The European Commission has outlined a common approach for age verification technologies across the EU, aiming for harmonized standards.

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CYBERSECURITY ALERTS
Civil Division Moves to Fast-Track Benefits Fraud Enforcement
reg_score: 36.3/100 — (doc_type: BESCHEID 1.6x)
[source_id] doj | [institution] US DOJ Justice News | [url] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/civil-division-moves-fast-track-benefits-fraud-enforcement
legal_basis: []
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division has announced measures to expedite the enforcement against fraud in government benefits programs.

Justice Department Sues SeaWorld and Other Theme Parks over Wheeled Walker Ban
reg_score: 34.8/100 — (doc_type: BESCHEID 1.6x)
[source_id] doj | [institution] US DOJ Justice News | [url] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-seaworld-and-other-theme-parks-over-wheeled-walker-ban
legal_basis: []
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld and other theme parks, alleging that their ban on wheeled walkers violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Cuban National Extradited from Panama to Face Sex Trafficking, Extortion, Cyberstalking, and Other Charges
reg_score: 33.1/100 — (doc_type: BESCHEID 1.6x)
[source_id] doj | [institution] US DOJ Justice News | [url] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/cuban-national-extradited-panama-face-sex-trafficking-extortion-cyberstalking-and-other
legal_basis: []
A Cuban national has been extradited from Panama to the United States to face charges including sex trafficking, extortion, and cyberstalking.

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HEALTH & ENERGY
Industry criticizes implementation of the amended IED Directive
reg_score: 43.9/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 1 + deadline: 34 days)
[source_id] bt_aktuell | [institution] Bundestag Aktuelle Themen | [url] https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw16-pa-umwelt-industrieemission-1164710
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2024/1785"]
Industry representatives have criticized the German government's draft law for implementing the amended EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

Gas networks to be only partially reused
reg_score: 41.8/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 2)
[source_id] bt_aktuell | [institution] Bundestag Aktuelle Themen | [url] https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw21-pa-wirtschaft-energiewirtschaftsgesetz-1175046
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2024/1788", "(EU) 2024/1789"]
The German Bundestag's Committee on Climate Action and Energy discussed a draft amendment to the Energy Industry Act, which proposes that existing gas distribution networks will only be partially repurposed for hydrogen.

Proposal to amend regulations on medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics
reg_score: 40.1/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 4)
[source_id] brat_drs | [institution] Bundesrat Drucksachen | [url] https://www.bundesrat.de/SharedDocs/drucksachen/2026/0101-0200/152-26(B).html
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2017/745", "(EU) 2017/746", "(EU) 2022/123", "(EU) 2024/1689"]
A proposal has been submitted to amend Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 to simplify rules for medical devices and reduce associated burdens.

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HEALTH & ENERGY
Industry criticizes implementation of the amended IED Directive
reg_score: 43.9/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 1 + deadline: 34 days)
[source_id] bt_aktuell | [institution] Bundestag Aktuelle Themen | [url] https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw16-pa-umwelt-industrieemission-1164710
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2024/1785"]
Industry representatives have criticized the German government's draft law for implementing the amended EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

Gas networks to be only partially reused
reg_score: 41.8/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 2)
[source_id] bt_aktuell | [institution] Bundestag Aktuelle Themen | [url] https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw21-pa-wirtschaft-energiewirtschaftsgesetz-1175046
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2024/1788", "(EU) 2024/1789"]
The German Bundestag's Committee on Climate Action and Energy discussed a draft amendment to the Energy Industry Act, which proposes that existing gas distribution networks will only be partially repurposed for hydrogen.

Proposal to amend regulations on medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics
reg_score: 40.1/100 — (doc_type: VERORDNUNG 2.0x + legal_basis: 4)
[source_id] brat_drs | [institution] Bundesrat Drucksachen | [url] https://www.bundesrat.de/SharedDocs/drucksachen/2026/0101-0200/152-26(B).html
legal_basis: ["(EU) 2017/745", "(EU) 2017/746", "(EU) 2022/123", "(EU) 2024/1689"]
A proposal has been submitted to amend Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 to simplify rules for medical devices and reduce associated burdens.

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SANCTIONS INTELLIGENCE
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
reg_score: 41.0/100 — (doc_type: SANKTION 1.5x)
[source_id] fr_ofac | [institution] FedReg — OFAC | [url] https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/19/2024-18457/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records
legal_basis: []
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a notice of a modified system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Certification Process for State Capital Counsel Systems
reg_score: 41.0/100 — (doc_type: SANKTION 1.5x)
[source_id] fr_doj | [institution] FedReg — DOJ | [url] https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05134/certification-process-for-state-capital-counsel-systems
legal_basis: []
The U.S. Department of Justice has published a final rule regarding the certification process for state capital counsel systems.

Treasury Department Designates Sinaloa-Connected Mexican National Indicted In Colorado
reg_score: 39.6/100 — (doc_type: SANKTION 1.5x)
[source_id] doj | [institution] US DOJ Justice News | [url] https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/treasury-department-designates-sinaloa-connected-mexican-national-indicted-colorado
legal_basis: []
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated a Mexican national connected to the Sinaloa Cartel, following an indictment in Colorado.

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