Brussels Regulatory Brief

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum on 29 July 2025 titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination”.

On 18 July 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted additional measures which have been introduced in its 18th sanctions package in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

On 31 March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published its Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting (RG280) following the introduction of Australia’s first climate-related financial disclosure regime and comprehensive public consultation with various stakeholders.

On 30 June 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131 into law, introducing some of the most significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act in recent history, with the goal of increasing housing supply and improving housing affordability in California.