Bulgaria’s cybersecurity landscape is characterized by heightened business awareness of threats and a proactive approach to addressing associated risks. The surge in cyberattacks has led organizations to prioritize and expand investments in cybersecurity training. Notably, nearly half of all recent incidents have affected small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating a need for strong security measures across businesses of all sizes.

As Ukraine advances on its path toward EU membership, few areas illustrate the intensity of legislative alignment as clearly as technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). In recent years, Parliament has modernized media, consumer, data protection, and cybersecurity laws in line with EU standards. Yet the most consequential development now taking shape is a new law modeled on the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) – a framework that will fundamentally reshape how online platforms operate in Ukraine.

With the accelerating push for decarbonization and the growing focus on energy security and sustainability, RRH Legal Managing Partner Indir Osmic and CMS Romania Partner Varinia Radu discuss national and regional developments, investor sentiment, and the key trends shaping the CEE energy sector.

The Pay Transparency Directive should be transposed into Czech legislation by June 7, 2026. Although there is no public draft yet, it is likely that the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is working on it, with the first material potentially becoming available in autumn, before the national elections.

Act No. 179/2024 Coll., on Collective Civil Proceedings (Act) entered into force on July 1, 2024. By implementing EU Directive 2020/1828 on representative actions, the Act introduces into Czech law the possibility of pursuing joint claims by multiple individuals – specifically consumers or entrepreneurs with fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover not exceeding CZK 50 million – in a single court proceeding.

The Czech Republic is witnessing various efforts to innovate services provided by pharmacies, with two transformative initiatives sparking intense debate: pharmacy-based vaccinations and prescription medication home delivery. These reflect a global trend toward more accessible and convenient healthcare services, yet they encounter significant regulatory and professional challenges.

In July 2025, the Regulatory Office for Network Industries (RONI) published proposed changes to the methodology for imbalance settlement. The aim of these changes was to limit payments for so-called “counter-imbalances” to entities that contribute to balancing the electricity system.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.