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Single Resolution Fund Target Level Reached; Banks Not Paying Levies

The Single Resolution Board announced that the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) has reached its target level of over EUR 81 billion as of the end of 2025. Consequently, banks will not be required to contribute to the SRF for the third consecutive year, unless circumstances change.

Capital and Resolution Stacks Simplification Blog Post

A blog post by a Single Resolution Board Board Member discusses the complexity of banks' capital and resolution stacks. It explores potential simplification paths, emphasizing that changes should align with the going-concern regime rather than being standalone recalibrations.

Pascal Lagrue Appointed to French Competition Authority Board

The French Competition Authority announced the appointment of Pascal Lagrue to its Board, effective March 2, 2026. Lagrue brings experience from trade union and consumer association roles.

Hungarian Information Rights System 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Hungarian data protection authority celebrated the 30th anniversary of the country's information rights system with an international conference on September 17, 2025. The event reviewed past achievements, challenges, and future tasks in data protection and freedom of information.

Hungary Ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+

Hungary has become the 30th party to ratify the Council of Europe's Convention 108+, an international treaty concerning data protection. This action signifies Hungary's commitment to aligning its data protection laws with international standards.

Hungarian Data Protection Authority Launches Freedom of Information Development Project

The Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has launched a development project funded by an EU grant to enhance the enforcement of freedom of information. The project aims to investigate current practices, identify obstacles, and develop proposals for optimisation.

Publication Obligation for Public Data Registry and Transparency Procedure

Hungary's National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has issued a notice regarding a new publication obligation for budgetary organs. All budgetary organs, except national security services, must publish financial management data bi-monthly on a new online platform, with potential fines for non-compliance.

NAIH launches AWARE project for GDPR awareness

The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) has launched the EU-funded AWARE project to increase GDPR awareness among micro and small enterprises, particularly in the beauty and private healthcare sectors. The project will run from 2025 to 2027 and includes research, an information website, webinars, and training.

Data Protection Authority 2026 Focus Audits on Processing Security

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) announced its 2026 focus audits will target processing security under Article 32 GDPR. Procedures against selected controllers and processors are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with a second part announced in June 2026.

Data Protection Authority Joint Database Launched

The Austrian Data Protection Authority and the Parliamentary Committee for Data Protection (PDK) have launched a joint database for their decisions within the legal information system (RIS). This new application, named 'Datenschutz-Aufsichtsbehörden', aims to streamline access to data protection rulings.