European regulation

Signing of EU–Mercosur trade agreement complete

Published: January 20, 2026

European business associations have welcomed the signing of the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement, describing it as a historic step that creates the world’s largest trading bloc and sends a strong signal of the EU’s commitment to open, rules-based global trade. Read More...

ECHA given expanded role under new framework

Published: January 14, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been handed a series of new responsibilities under the EU’s One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) package, strengthening its role in Europe’s chemical safety system. Read More...