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ARTICLE · 30 JUNE 2026

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 127

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This update examines critical policy and regulatory developments affecting EU geopolitical risks, spanning economic security measures, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emerging health threats, and evolving cyber security challenges. The analysis provides strategic insights into how these interconnected risks are reshaping the European regulatory landscape and what stakeholders need to monitor.

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Kaarli H. Eichhorn
Kaarli H. Eichhorn
Jörg Hladjk
Jörg Hladjk
Nadiya Nychay
Nadiya Nychay
Cristiana Spontoni
Cristiana Spontoni
Rickvan T Hullenaar
Rickvan T Hullenaar
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Dimiter Arsov
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Margo Cornette
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Cecelia Kye
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This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments.

This regular update expands from the previous Jones Day COVID-19 Key EU Developments – Policy & Regulatory Update (last issue No. 99) and EU Emergency Response Update (last issue No. 115). 

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS

Competition & State Aid

  • European Commission publishes 2025 Report on Competition Policy
  • European Commission publishes Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework 
  • European Commission approves schemes under Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) 

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