The European Union has adopted a new regulation to address the recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The regulation increases the size of restricted areas and adjusts containment strategies. Germany has reported new cases in pigs and wild boars, while Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have also seen new outbreaks, leading to the expansion of restriction zones. The regulation, along with guidelines for managing ASF outbreaks, emphasizes the importance of surveillance and rapid response to limit the disease's spread.