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The European Union is mandating digital national IDs in the coming year—and regulated industries such as banking and education must accept them by 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

The sport's governing body the FIA is mandating the use of fully sustainable synthetic fuels at the same time.

From BBC • May 23, 2023

The Sacramento City Unified School District is mandating masks for all staff and students beginning on Monday.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2022

Floyd said one aspect that lawmakers will have to consider is mandating a vaccine with boosters.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2021

The university is mandating all students be vaccinated before the start of the fall semester, with exceptions provided for medical or religious reasons.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021