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Smart glasses and data protection: EDPB Statement 1/2026
On 13 October 2026 the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published Statement 1/2026 on smart glasses, wearable devices equipped with cameras, microphones, speakers and artificial intelligence features. The document gives preliminary guidance to users, manufacturers and service providers on how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to these devices. The statement and the accompanying…
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The UN World Social Report 2026: the new economics of social inclusion
On 15 October 2026 the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) presented in New York the World Social Report 2026, entitled “The New Economics of Social Inclusion: Making Transformations Work for All”. The report examines the link between ongoing economic, digital and energy transformations and social inclusion, and sets out public…
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European AI Innovation Month 2026: Europe’s month of AI innovation from Dublin to Brussels, 14 October to 17 November
From 14 October to 17 November 2026 the first European AI Innovation Month takes place, an initiative led by the European Commission in partnership with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The programme brings together in-person and online events on the development and application of artificial intelligence in European industrial sectors.…
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European AI Observatory: the Commission’s call for tenders to measure AI uptake and its effects on jobs and the economy
On 5 October 2026 the European Commission published the call for tenders for the setup and operation, for three years, of the European AI Observatory, the instrument envisaged by the Apply AI Strategy to measure the uptake and impact of AI in the key sectors of the European economy. Tenders may be submitted until 3…
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World Mental Health Day 2026: “Lived experiences heard” and the UN targets for 2030
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October 2026: theme, WHO data and international commitments for 2030.
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Ageing and health in Europe: the WHO strategy “Ageing is living” ahead of the October 2026 Regional Committee
In an update dated 21 August 2026, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) indicated that the strategy “Ageing is living” for 2026-2030 is advancing towards consideration by the Regional Committee for Europe. The 76th session of the Committee takes place in Copenhagen from 27 to 29 October 2026. This contribution summarises the…
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IPCEI AI: the first Important Project of Common European Interest in artificial intelligence moves to pre-notification
On 16 September 2026 the European Commission welcomed the initiative of nineteen Member States that have designed the first Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of artificial intelligence. The project, known as IPCEI AI, is now entering the pre-notification phase provided for by the EU State aid rules. The instrument: Important…
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Cyber threats in the European Union: the ENISA Threat Landscape 2026 report
On 22 September 2026 the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published the 2026 edition of its annual report on the cyber threat landscape, the ENISA Threat Landscape. The document describes the threats that affected the European Union during 2025 and identifies the growing interdependence of digital services and infrastructures as a recurring feature. The…
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Sea level rise: the 2026 UN Declaration on statehood and maritime zones
On 24 September 2026, during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the second high-level plenary meeting on sea level rise took place. Its outcome is a declaration negotiated among States and agreed by consensus, structured in four pillars and also addressing the legal questions of the stability of…
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The Data Act and access by default: what changes for connected products from 12 September 2026
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data, known as the Data Act, has applied since 12 September 2025. A further obligation is added from 12 September 2026: connected products placed on the market after that date must be designed and manufactured so that the data they generate is…