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ENISA Updates International Cybersecurity Strategy

ENISA has updated its International Strategy to enhance engagement with international partners and align with the EU's cybersecurity policies. The revised strategy focuses on cooperation with countries sharing EU values and includes specific working arrangements with Ukraine and the US, support for EU candidate countries, and operationalizing the EU Cybersecurity Reserve for third countries.

EMA PRAC Warns of Aseptic Meningitis Risk with Ixchiq Vaccine

The EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended updating the product information for the chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq to reflect recent evidence of aseptic meningitis risk, particularly in healthy young adults. This follows a safety signal investigation and is part of a regular safety assessment.

ESMA Guidelines on UCITS and AIFs Liquidity Management Tools

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidelines on liquidity management tools for UCITS and open-ended AIFs. These guidelines aim to enhance investor protection and market stability by providing a common framework for managing fund liquidity.

European Donation Day 2025 Promotes Organ, Tissue, and Cell Donation

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) announced European Donation Day 2025, scheduled for October 11, 2025. This initiative aims to promote organ, tissue, and cell donation and honor donors, their families, and healthcare professionals. Greece will host the event, with related meetings and awareness campaigns.

European Pharmacopoeia Launches All-Digital 12th Edition

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has launched the all-digital 12th Edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.). This new edition is available on a redesigned platform with a 365-day licence, marking a significant shift in how users access official quality standards for medicines in Europe.

EDQM Publishes 22nd Edition of the Blood Guide

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published the 22nd edition of its Blood Guide. This updated guide includes revisions to haemovigilance, new chapters on topical blood components and emergency planning, and updated donor selection criteria.

Newsletter Transplant 2025: Organ Donation and Transplantation Data

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published the 'Newsletter Transplant 2025', detailing global organ donation and transplantation activities in 2024. The report indicates a 2% increase in global transplants, with 44,021 procedures performed in Council of Europe member states.

EU Commission Merger Approval: DigitalBridge / TCGL / County Broadband / Freedom Fibre / Truespeed

The European Commission has approved the proposed concentration involving DigitalBridge, TCGL, County Broadband, Freedom Fibre, and Truespeed. The decision, made under Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, signifies non-opposition to the merger.

ESMA Actions to Simplify Retail Investor Journey

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published actions to simplify the retail investor journey and improve accessibility to investment opportunities. These actions stem from a Call for Evidence and focus on streamlining disclosures, reducing complexity in suitability assessments, and simplifying sustainability preference requirements under MiFID II.

EU Statement on Restrictive Measures Against Terrorism

The EU has issued a statement regarding Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/455, which updates restrictive measures to combat terrorism. This decision repeals previous articles and expands the scope for imposing measures against individuals and entities associated with terrorist acts.