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European Union: Tighten Surveillance Export Controls
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission is urged to strengthen export controls under the 2021 Dual-Use Regulation to better prevent the export of surveillance technology to countries where it may be used to violate human rights. Current guidelines by the Commission have been criticised for inadequate coverage of human rights risks and fragmented implementation across member states.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Your export compliance just faced a tighter EU lens that extends beyond listed tech to all surveillance gear, with human rights at the centre. Review your license processes now or risk losing access to a stricter European market.
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