EU Regulations

All relevant regulations for businesses in the DACH region at a glance.

EAA

Adopted

Directive (EU) 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (European Accessibility Act)

The European Accessibility Act mandates accessible products and services. Find out what obligations apply from June 2025.

AI Act

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act)

The EU AI Act regulates the use of AI systems in the EU. Learn about the risk categories and what your company needs to consider.

AMLD6

Adopted

Directive (EU) 2024/1640 on the mechanisms to be put in place by Member States for the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive)

AMLD6 harmonises anti-money laundering rules in the EU. Find out what new obligations apply to financial institutions and other obliged entities.

CBAM

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2023/956 establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

CBAM puts a carbon price on imports into the EU. Find out which goods are covered and what reporting obligations apply.

CSDDD

Adopted

Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD)

The CSDDD requires companies to exercise due diligence in their supply chains. Find out what the EU supply chain directive means for your organisation.

CSRD

In Force

Directive (EU) 2022/2464 on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD)

The CSRD requires companies to provide comprehensive sustainability reporting. Find out whether your company is affected.

CRA

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (Cyber Resilience Act)

The Cyber Resilience Act mandates cybersecurity across the product lifecycle. Find out what requirements apply to your organisation.

Data Act

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act)

The Data Act governs fair access to data from connected products. Find out what rights and obligations apply to your organisation.

DMA

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)

The Digital Markets Act regulates digital gatekeepers in the EU. Find out how it affects platform users and competition.

DORA

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA)

DORA strengthens digital resilience in the financial sector. Find out what requirements apply to your organisation.

DSA

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act)

The Digital Services Act governs the responsibilities of digital services in the EU. Find out what obligations apply to online platforms.

EHDS

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)

The EHDS creates a European framework for accessing and using health data. Find out what it means for the healthcare sector.

eIDAS 2.0

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 as regards establishing the European Digital Identity Framework (eIDAS 2.0)

eIDAS 2.0 establishes the framework for the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Find out how it impacts regulated industries.

ePrivacy

In Force

Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (ePrivacy Directive)

The ePrivacy Directive governs cookie consent, electronic communications, and direct marketing. Find out what obligations apply to your organisation.

ESPR

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)

The ESPR sets ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and introduces the Digital Product Passport. Find out what applies to manufacturers.

EU Taxonomy

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (Taxonomy Regulation)

The EU Taxonomy defines which economic activities qualify as sustainable. Find out how it affects reporting obligations and financing.

EUDR

Adopted

Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation (Deforestation Regulation)

The EUDR requires companies to ensure their products are deforestation-free. Find out what due diligence obligations apply.

GDPR

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (GDPR)

The GDPR governs the handling of personal data in the EU. Learn about your company's obligations and what you need to comply with.

GPSR

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (General Product Safety Regulation)

The GPSR modernises product safety in the EU, particularly for online sales. Find out what obligations apply to manufacturers and retailers.

MiCA

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)

MiCA creates a unified regulatory framework for crypto-assets in the EU. Find out what obligations apply to issuers and service providers.

NIS2

In Force

Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity (NIS2)

The NIS2 Directive tightens cybersecurity requirements for companies in the EU. Find out if your organisation is affected and what steps to take.

PLD

Adopted

Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products (Product Liability Directive)

The new EU Product Liability Directive extends liability to software and AI. Find out what changes for manufacturers and digital providers.

PSD3

Draft

Proposal for a Regulation on payment services in the internal market (Payment Services Regulation / PSD3)

PSD3 modernises EU payment services regulation with stronger consumer protection and enhanced open banking rules. Find out what is planned.

SFDR

In Force

Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)

The SFDR governs sustainability disclosures for financial products. Find out what obligations apply to asset managers and financial advisers.

Whistleblower Directive

In Force

Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law

The EU Whistleblower Directive protects persons who report breaches of EU law. Find out what reporting channels your company needs to establish.