ENISA report finds Cyber Resilience Act driving SBOM adoption across Europe
A new ENISA report suggests that organisations are accelerating adoption of Software Bills of Materials as they prepare for compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
NRO publishes 2026–2028 strategy focused on governance, security, and IPv6
The Number Resource Organization has outlined its priorities for the next three years, with joint work planned across internet number resource governance, routing security, and IPv6 deployment.
Civil society groups urge EU institutions to cut ties with surveillance industry conference
A coalition of digital rights and civil society organisations has called on EU institutions, governments, universities, and law enforcement agencies to withdraw support for the ISS World Europe conference, arguing that it promotes surveillance technologies linked to human rights abuses.
RIPE opens call for presentations for RIPE 93 meeting in Sofia
The RIPE community has opened submissions for presentations at RIPE 93, which will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, in October 2026, with both in-person and virtual participation options available.
ICANN opens payment testing for applicants in 2026 gTLD round
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is allowing prospective applicants in the 2026 new gTLD round to test payment procedures before submitting evaluation fees.
ICANN provides emergency funding to restore internet connectivity in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will contribute nearly $110,000 to support emergency telecommunications efforts in Jamaica following internet disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.
ICANN commits US$1 million to support long-term future of Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has approved a one-time US$1 million contribution to the Internet Governance Forum following the forum’s permanent establishment through the WSIS+20 process.
Paradigm Initiative calls for stronger Global South participation in AI governance discussions
Paradigm Initiative has urged governments and international organisations to ensure meaningful participation of Global South stakeholders in emerging global AI governance processes.
EU privacy watchdog to debate impact of Omnibus reforms on GDPR and AI rules
European data protection authorities and policymakers will meet in Brussels to discuss whether the EU’s Omnibus proposals can simplify compliance requirements without weakening existing digital rights protections.
ICANN moves 2026 Annual General Meeting from Oman to Bali
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has relocated its 2026 Annual General Meeting from Muscat to Bali, citing the need to ensure reliable participation and keep the event on schedule.
